become discouraged

위축되다

The unemployed become discouraged, and ultimately the employment to population ratio might take a permanent hit".

Little Federal Help for the Long-Term Unemployed (Published 2012)

Policy makers are being urged to address long-term unemployment before those looking for work decide to give up trying for good.

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