CEFR B1

discouraging

adjective

Meaning

Making someone feel less confident or enthusiastic about something.

Examples

The initial results were discouraging, but we didn't give up.
It's discouraging to see so many people struggling to find work.

Synonyms: depressing, disheartening, demoralizing, uninspiring

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discouraging (B1)

adjective

Pronunciation: /dɪsˈkʌrɪdʒɪŋ/

Definition

Making someone feel less confident or enthusiastic about something.

Examples

The initial results were discouraging, but we didn't give up.
It's discouraging to see so many people struggling to find work.
Her discouraging comments made him doubt his ability to succeed.

How to Use discouraging

discourage someone from doing something (prepositional phrase): To persuade someone not to do something. — "The fear of failure might discourage him from applying for the job."
discourage someone (verb): To make someone lose confidence or enthusiasm. — "The constant delays began to discourage the volunteers."

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