discouraging

UK:*UK and possibly other pronunciationsUK and possibly other pronunciations/dɪsˈkʌrɪdʒɪŋ/

From the verb discourage: (⇒ conjugate)
discouraging is: Click the infinitive to see all available inflections
v pres p

discouraging
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Sense: Acting to discourage one
Synonyms:
depressing Collocations, disheartening, repressing, dismal Collocations, sad Collocations, dissuasive, dissuading, dispiriting, daunting Collocations, prohibitive, preventative, preventive, forbidding, off-putting, intimidating, deterring
Sense: Suggesting an unwelcome future
Synonyms:
inopportune, disadvantageous, dissuading, unfavorable, unfavourable (UK), bleak Collocations, grim Collocations


discourage
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Sense: Verb: dishearten
Synonyms:
dishearten, dispirit, dampen Collocations, dismay Collocations, disillusion, daunt, demoralize, demoralise (UK), depress Collocations, trouble Collocations, dampen sb's spirits, weigh heavy upon, throw a wet blanket on (informal), throw cold water on (informal), dash sb's hopes (informal), get sb down (informal), unnerve, chill Collocations, beat down, cast gloom upon, sadden
Antonyms:
encourage Collocations, hearten, cheer up, inspire, animate, energize, reassure Collocations, inspire, excite Collocations
Sense: Verb: dissuade
Synonyms:
dissuade, put off, scare off, disincline, talk sb out of, persuade sb against, daunt, intimidate
Antonyms:
encourage Collocations, persuade Collocations, advise Collocations, impel, urge Collocations, prompt Collocations, advocate Collocations, compel Collocations, press Collocations, push Collocations
Sense: Verb: restrain
Synonyms:
restrain Collocations, obstruct, impede Collocations, hinder Collocations, hamper Collocations, prevent Collocations, stop Collocations, check Collocations, hold back, hold off, withhold Collocations, keep back, inhibit, curb Collocations, control Collocations, repress
Antonyms:
encourage Collocations, facilitate Collocations, help Collocations, expedite Collocations, provoke Collocations, boost, inspire, stimulate, stir Collocations


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