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Synonyms & Antonyms of discouraging
(Entry 1 of 2)
as in disheartening, daunting
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discouraging
verb
present participle of discourage
Synonyms & Antonyms of discouraging (Entry 2 of 2)
1
to lessen the courage or confidence of
- I didn't let losing discourage me from trying again
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2
to steer (a person) from an activity or course of action
- the higher fines may help discourage drivers from speeding on the highway
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“Discouraging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discouraging. Accessed 25 Jan. 2022.
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