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discouraging

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

adjective

  1. depriving of confidence or hope or enthusiasm and hence often deterring action

    adj.all

    Examples
    Where never is heard a discouraging word.
    Antonyms encouraging

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. Causing or indicating discouragement.

    adjective

    Source: webster1913

adjective satellite

  1. expressing disapproval

    adj.all

    Synonyms dislogistic dyslogistic pejorative

    Source: WordNet 3.0

Nearby words

discounterdiscouragediscourageablediscourageddiscouragementdiscouragerdiscouraginglydiscourediscoursediscourserdiscoursivediscourteous

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