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# needs encouragement

phrase (verb phrase: need encouragement)

«needs encouragement» in the English dictionary: in the primary school — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

## In the primary school

Source: Mova's pupils' dictionary. Licence: [Elamur Cosmic License](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/docs/LICENSE/). Reviewed: the dictionary the pupils of Mova's primary school read; its examples quote the lessons and public-domain tales. Ships with Mova.

### Meaning

1. (euphemism, polite) lazy or unmotivated.
2. (literal) needs support and praise to try.

### In the lessons

Used in school reports to describe a pupil who does not work hard, kindly. Register: polite, school; all regions.

### Examples

- Report: Tom needs encouragement to finish his work.
- Chat: «needs encouragement» in my report = lazy
- Shy children need encouragement to speak up.
- The new player needs encouragement after a hard game.
- Sam needs encouragement to read at home.

### Note

It can be kind and true, or a polite way to say «lazy». Plain words: lazy, unmotivated.