How Do You Spell DISCOUNTENANCE?

Pronunciation: [dˈɪska͡ʊntənəns] (IPA)

Discountenance is a word that can be difficult to spell due to its many syllables and irregular sound patterns. In IPA phonetic transcription, it is [ˌdɪskaʊnˈtɛnəns], with stress on the second and fourth syllables. The "dis" prefix is common and means "not" or "away." The second syllable features a diphthong indicating a change in vowel sound from "i" to "au." The "-ance" suffix adds a noun ending, indicating a state or quality. All together, the word means to disapprove or oppose something.

DISCOUNTENANCE Meaning and Definition

1. "Discountenance" is a verb that refers to the act of disapproving, or expressing disapproval towards someone or something. It implies a feeling of dissent or objection, often displayed through facial expressions, gestures, or verbal reactions. It conveys a sense of disfavor or discouragement towards an action, behavior, belief, or individual.

   When an individual discountenances something, they express their disapproval in a way that may discourage the continued pursuit or endorsement of that particular action or belief. This can involve raising an eyebrow, shaking one's head, or verbally expressing negative judgment. Discountenancing often serves as an indication of rejection or censure for an aspect that is deemed inappropriate or inconsistent with one's values or expectations.

   The term can also be applied to describe a collective disapproval or lack of support within a group or society. In this context, discountenancing refers to the general sentiment of a community or organization that expresses opposition or dissatisfaction towards a practice or idea.

   Overall, "discountenance" conveys the act of openly disapproving, discouraging, or censuring someone or something, whether through nonverbal cues or verbal expressions. It signifies a collective or individual expression of dissent, disagreement, or rejection, aiming to deter or discourage the perpetuation or acceptance of certain behaviors, beliefs, or actions.

2. • To discourage; to restrain by cold treatment, frowns, or arguments.

   • Cold treatment; unfriendly regard; disapprobation.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for DISCOUNTENANCE

• discountinuance
• discontinance
• siscountenance
• xiscountenance
• ciscountenance
• fiscountenance
• riscountenance
• eiscountenance
• duscountenance
• djscountenance
• dkscountenance
• doscountenance
• d9scountenance
• d8scountenance
• diacountenance
• dizcountenance
• dixcountenance
• didcountenance
• dicountenance
• discontenance
• discoutenance
• discountenace
• discountenaance
• discauntanance
• disconteunance
• discantenance
• discauntenance

Etymology of DISCOUNTENANCE

The word "discountenance" comes from the Middle English term "discountenen" (also spelled as "discontenen") which was derived from the Old French word "descontenancer". In turn, "descontenancer" was formed by combining the prefix "des-" meaning "thoroughly" or "utterly", with the Old French word "contenance" meaning "behavior" or "demeanor". Ultimately, "contenance" traces back to the Latin word "continentia" meaning "self-restraint" or "self-control". Therefore, the etymology of "discountenance" suggests its original meaning of "utterly disapprove" or "thoroughly suppress" someone's behavior or actions due to disagreement or disapproval.

Similar spelling words for DISCOUNTENANCE

• discontentedly,
• discontentedness,
• discontinuance,
• discount chain,
• discount house,
• discontinuation,
• discount business,
• discontinue,
• discount store,
• discount rate,
• discontented,
• discontinued,
• discontentment.

Conjugate verb Discountenance

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have discountenanced

you would have discountenanced

he/she/it would have discountenanced

we would have discountenanced

they would have discountenanced

I would have discountenance

you would have discountenance

he/she/it would have discountenance

we would have discountenance

they would have discountenance

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been discountenancing

you would have been discountenancing

he/she/it would have been discountenancing

we would have been discountenancing

they would have been discountenancing

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would discountenance

you would discountenance

he/she/it would discountenance

we would discountenance

they would discountenance

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be discountenancing

you would be discountenancing

he/she/it would be discountenancing

we would be discountenancing

they would be discountenancing

FUTURE

I will discountenance

you will discountenance

he/she/it will discountenance

we will discountenance

they will discountenance

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be discountenancing

you will be discountenancing

he/she/it will be discountenancing

we will be discountenancing

they will be discountenancing

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have discountenanced

you will have discountenanced

he/she/it will have discountenanced

we will have discountenanced

they will have discountenanced

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been discountenancing

you will have been discountenancing

he/she/it will have been discountenancing

we will have been discountenancing

they will have been discountenancing

IMPERATIVE

you discountenance

we let´s discountenance

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to discountenance

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was discountenancing

you were discountenancing

he/she/it was discountenancing

we were discountenancing

they were discountenancing

PAST PARTICIPLE

discountenanced

PAST PERFECT

I had discountenanced

you had discountenanced

he/she/it had discountenanced

we had discountenanced

they had discountenanced

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been discountenancing

you had been discountenancing

he/she/it had been discountenancing

we had been discountenancing

they had been discountenancing

PRESENT

I discountenance

you discountenance

he/she/it discountenances

we discountenance

they discountenance

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am discountenancing

you are discountenancing

he/she/it is discountenancing

we are discountenancing

they are discountenancing

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

discountenancing

PRESENT PERFECT

I have discountenanced

you have discountenanced

he/she/it has discountenanced

we have discountenanced

they have discountenanced

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been discountenancing

you have been discountenancing

he/she/it has been discountenancing

we have been discountenancing

they have been discountenancing

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it discountenance

SIMPLE PAST

I discountenanced

you discountenanced

he/she/it discountenanced

we discountenanced

they discountenanced