What does Deuteronomy 1:28 mean?

You said, 'Where are we even going? Our brothers have made us lose heart. They told us the people there are bigger and stronger than we are, and their cities are huge, with walls reaching up to the sky. They even said there are giants there.' Deuteronomy 1:28 - Modern Text Bible

(The people let fear and rumors control them, focusing on the obstacles instead of God’s promise.)