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Vocabulary Entry
discouraging
|adjective • verb
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A
adjective
Tending to make someone less confident or optimistic.
Example Sentences
"The discouraging news made the team feel defeated."
"She faced discouraging comments from her peers about her project."
"His discouraging remarks dampened her enthusiasm for the competition."
V
verb
To cause someone to lose confidence or enthusiasm.
Example Sentences
"Don't discourage your friends when they try something new."
"The coach encouraged the players rather than discouraging them after a loss."
"Her failure should not discourage you from pursuing your dreams."