encouraged
/ɪŋˈkɝɪd͡ʒd/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Meaning · English
Having been given hope or encouragement.
Adjective
Examples
The results for item 1 indicate that in 1994-5 employees in the public sector were more encouraged to participate in management than those in the non-public sector and the impact of the ownership type is significant.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “encouraged” mean?
Having been given hope or encouragement.
Is “encouraged” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.