1. discouraging

adjective. ['dɪˈskɝːɪdʒɪŋ'] depriving of confidence or hope or enthusiasm and hence often deterring action.

Rhymes with Discouraging

• encouraging

Sentences with discouraging

1. Verb, gerund or present participle
Unrealistic goals are unlikely to be met and may only be discouraging.

2. Noun, singular or mass
Although it may feel discouraging, take it as a sign of healing, says FeelBach.com.

Quotes about discouraging

1. It's discouraging to think how many people are shocked by honesty and how few by deceit.
- Noël Coward, Blithe Spirit

2. The meme for blind faith secures its own perpetuation by the simple unconscious expedient of discouraging rational inquiry.
- Richard Dawkins, The Selfish Gene

2. discouraging

adjective. ['dɪˈskɝːɪdʒɪŋ'] expressing disapproval.