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Discouraging

adjective

/dɪˈskʌr.ɪ.dʒɪŋ/

Meaning

making someone feel less confident or enthusiastic about doing something

The coach's discouraging words affected the team's morale.

demoralizing, disheartening, dispiriting, demotivating

encouraging, inspiring, motivating, uplifting

discouraging news, discouraging words, discouraging results

intended to explain or describe something

having great weight; intense or severe

relating to a job that requires special training or education

Necessary as a duty or responsibility; currently holding office.

Of great significance or value; likely to have a profound effect on success, survival, or well-being...

cheerful, carefree, and not serious