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discouraging

British pronunciation/dɪskˈʌɹɪd‍ʒɪŋ/
American pronunciation/dɪˈskɝədʒɪŋ/, /dɪˈskɝɪdʒɪŋ/
discouraging
[ADJECTIVE]
1

(of something) causing one to lose hope or confidence

antonyms : encouraging
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2

expressing disapproval in order to dissuade

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Examples
1The track record of new cities, not only in the Gulf, but around the world is fairly discouraging.
2It's discouraging.
3That's discouraging.
4It's discouraging.
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