This is the 4089th most frequent Catalan word.
desànim
Discouragement; lack of motivation or spirit.
Here, 'desànim' is used as a noun to depict the act of being discouraged or the mood of discouragement.
El desànim es reflecteix en la seva mirada.
Discouragement is reflected in her gaze.
'Desànim' is employed to signify a barrier or obstacle in the form of a mood or emotional state.
No permetis que el desànim t'impedeixi complir els teus somnis.
Do not let discouragement prevent you from achieving your dreams.
In this sentence, 'desànim' quantitatively intensifies the emotional state, highlighting the depth of discouragement.