unencouraging

adjective

Definition of unencouragingnext
as in irreparable

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  1. irreparable
  2. unpromising
  3. irreversible
  4. unrepentant
Adjective
  • The accusation concerned the family’s claim of future irreparable harm and the need for immediate court intervention.
    — Jackson Thompson OutKick, FOXNews.com, 14 Oct. 2026
  • The other two judges, Kelly and Tymkovich, concluded the NCAA made a sufficient showing under the factors governing stays pending appeal, including on the merits and irreparable harm.
    — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of irreparable
Adjective
  • From those unpromising beginnings, Ondaatje found, in his writing, newness and, in language, a certain freedom.
    — Amitava Kumar, New Yorker, 19 Aug. 2026
  • The surprising discovery awaiting us below the thicket of its atmosphere has quashed the notion that worlds far from the Sun are unpromising destinations in the search for life-supporting environments.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 22 May 2026
Definition of unpromising
Adjective
  • Where agents may take irreversible financial or legal actions, the figure is 29% against 13%.
    — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 13 Oct. 2026
  • Make nothing irreversible in the same meeting where the anger showed up.
    — Larry Bomback, Forbes.com, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of irreversible
Adjective
  • Given an opportunity to address the court before his sentencing, Davis was unrepentant.
    — Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 13 Oct. 2026
  • Some twenty thousand subscribers went with him, but Doyle was unrepentant.
    — Dan Piepenbring, Harpers Magazine, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of unrepentant
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“Unencouraging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unencouraging. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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