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discouraging
01
causing one to lose hope or confidence
Example
The long wait was discouraging, but they did n’t give up.
The discouraging feedback made her question her decision.
02
expressing disapproval in order to dissuade
word family
discourage
Verb
discouraging
Adjective
discouragingly
Adverb
discouragingly
Adverb
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