Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
unencouraging
Adjective
/ˌʌn.ɪnˈkʌr.ɪdʒ.ɪŋ/
Definition
Not providing support, encouragement, or positivity.
Examples
- The teacher’s unencouraging comments made the students feel disheartened.
- Seeing the unencouraging reviews, she decided to revise her work.
- His unencouraging demeanor during the meeting left everyone feeling uneasy.
Meaning
Something that fails to inspire or uplift; discouraging.
Synonyms
- discouraging
- dismaying
- disheartening
- depressing
- downbeat
