Discouraging
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /dɪsˈkʌɹ.ɪ.d͡ʒɪŋ/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Discouraging is a verb meaning present participle and gerund of discourage.
Meaning
present participle and gerund of discourage.
More Meanings
- That causes discouragement.
- discouragement
Example Sentences
Near-synonyms: disheartening; see also Thesaurus:disheartening
Oh, give me a home where the Buffalo roam / Where the Deer and the Antelope play; / Where never is heard a discouraging word, / And the sky is not clouded all day
August 6, 1841, Lydia Ann Barclay, letter to J. B. But, alas! I fear the health of the better part is dwindling instead of increasing, through letting in the enemy's discouragings, and a want of feeling after the daily sap of life, whereby strength would be received to overcome all obstacles […]
Word Forms
- discouragings
Synonyms for discouraging
Depending on context, synonyms include disheartening, crushing, demotivating, daunting, demoralizing, disappointing.
Antonyms for discouraging
Common opposites include encouraging.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include demoralizing, demoralising, dispiriting, disheartening, daunting, intimidating.
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