Discouraging Definition & Meaning
discouraging
- adjective
- depriving of confidence or hope or enthusiasm and hence often deterring action; "where never is heard a discouraging word"
- expressing disapproval
"Discouraging" in song lyrics
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"With thought, never discouraging"
Nomak f/ Pismo — Geishas in the Days
Words that rhyme with discouraging
Usage tips for "discouraging"
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Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does discouraging mean?
- depriving of confidence or hope or enthusiasm and hence often deterring action; "where never is heard a discouraging word" expressing disapproval
- What part of speech is discouraging?
- Discouraging is an adjective.
- How many definitions does discouraging have?
- Discouraging has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (adjective).