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- [dih-skur-ij, -skuhr-]
- /dɪˈskɜr ɪdʒ, -ˈskʌr-/
- /dɪˈskʌr.ɪdʒ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [dih-skur-ij, -skuhr-]
- /dɪˈskɜr ɪdʒ, -ˈskʌr-/
Definitions of discouraging word
- verb with object discouraging to deprive of courage, hope, or confidence; dishearten; dispirit. 1
- verb with object discouraging to dissuade (usually followed by from). 1
- verb with object discouraging to obstruct by opposition or difficulty; hinder: Low prices discourage industry. 1
- verb with object discouraging to express or make clear disapproval of; frown upon: to discourage the expression of enthusiasm. 1
- verb without object discouraging to become discouraged: a person who discourages easily. 1
- noun discouraging Causing someone to lose confidence or enthusiasm; depressing. 1
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Origin of discouraging
First appearance:
before 1400 One of the 24% oldest English words
1400-50; late Middle English discoragen < Middle French descorager, Old French descoragier. See dis-1, courage
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Parts of speech for Discouraging
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
discouraging popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 75% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
discouraging usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for discouraging
adj discouraging
- disappointing — failing to fulfill one's hopes or expectations: a disappointing movie; a disappointing marriage.
- dreary — causing sadness or gloom.
- depressing — Something that is depressing makes you feel sad and disappointed.
- gloomy — dark or dim; deeply shaded: gloomy skies.
- dismal — causing gloom or dejection; gloomy; dreary; cheerless; melancholy: dismal weather.
adjective discouraging
- unpromising — unlikely to be favorable or successful, as the weather, a situation, or a career.
- inauspicious — not auspicious; boding ill; ill-omened; unfavorable.
- ominous — portending evil or harm; foreboding; threatening; inauspicious: an ominous bank of dark clouds.
- unfavourable — Unfavourable conditions or circumstances cause problems for you and reduce your chances of success.
- upsetting — overturned: an upset milk pail.
Antonyms for discouraging
adj discouraging
- pleasant — pleasing, agreeable, or enjoyable; giving pleasure: pleasant news.
- cheerful — Someone who is cheerful is happy and shows this in their behaviour.
- auspicious — Something that is auspicious indicates that success is likely.
- heartening — to give courage or confidence to; cheer.
- inspiring — to fill with an animating, quickening, or exalting influence: His courage inspired his followers.
adjective discouraging
- favourable — Pleasing, encouraging or approving.
- couraging — Present participle of courage.
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