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- \dis-ˈkər-ij, -ˈkə-rij\
- /dɪs.ˈkʌr.ɪdʒ.ɪŋ.li/
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- \dis-ˈkər-ij, -ˈkə-rij\
Definition of discouragingly word
- noun discouragingly In a discouraging manner. 1
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Parts of speech for Discouragingly
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
discouragingly popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 87% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for discouragingly
adverb discouragingly
- dishearten — to depress the hope, courage, or spirits of; discourage.
- depressingly — In a depressing manner.
- dejectedly — depressed in spirits; disheartened; low-spirited: The dejected expression on the face of the loser spoiled my victory.
- gloomily — dark or dim; deeply shaded: gloomy skies.
- dispiritedly — discouraged; dejected; disheartened; gloomy.
Antonyms for discouragingly
adverb discouragingly
- calmly — You can use calmly to emphasize that someone is behaving in a very controlled or ordinary way in a frightening or unusual situation.
- little — small in size; not big; not large; tiny: a little desk in the corner of the room.
- mildly — amiably gentle or temperate in feeling or behavior toward others.
- trivially — of very little importance or value; insignificant: Don't bother me with trivial matters.
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