Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
discouraging
Adjective
/dɪsˈkɜːrɪdʒɪŋ/
Definition
causing someone to lose confidence or enthusiasm
Examples
- The discouraging feedback from the judges made her reconsider her performance.
- It was discouraging to see so many people ignoring the important issue.
- Despite the discouraging results, the team decided to keep trying.
Meaning
discouraging is an adjective that describes something that makes a person feel less hopeful or less willing to try.
Synonyms
- dismaying
- dejecting
- demoralizing
- disheartening
