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Definition of 'discouraging'

Princeton's WordNet

1. (adj) discouraging
depriving of confidence or hope or enthusiasm and hence often deterring action
"where never is heard a discouraging word"

2. (adj) discouraging
expressing disapproval

Definition of 'discouraging'

Kernerman English Learner’s Dictionary

1. (adjective) discouraging
≠ encouraging
discouraging news

Definition of 'discouraging'

Webster Dictionary

1. (adj) discouraging
causing or indicating discouragement

2. discouraging
of Discourage

'discouraging' - Nearby Entries
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