Discouraging: meaning, definitions and examples
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discouraging
[ dɪsˈkʌrɪdʒɪŋ ]
feeling
Causing someone to lose confidence or enthusiasm; disheartening.
Synonyms
demoralizing, deterrent, disheartening, dismaying, dispiriting
Examples of usage
- The constant criticism from his boss was discouraging him from pursuing his dreams.
- The discouraging feedback on her artwork made her consider giving up on her passion.
action
To try to persuade someone not to do something.
Synonyms
advise against, deter, dissuade, put off
Examples of usage
- She was discouraging him from taking the job offer due to the long hours.
- The coach discouraged his team from giving up by inspiring them with motivational speeches.
Translations
Translations of the word "discouraging" in other languages:
🇵🇹 desanimador
🇮🇳 हतोत्साहित करने वाला
🇩🇪 entmutigend
🇮🇩 mengesalkan
🇺🇦 зневіряючий
🇵🇱 zniechęcający
🇯🇵 気落ちさせる
🇫🇷 décourageant
🇪🇸 desalentador
🇹🇷 cesaret kırıcı
🇰🇷 낙담시키는
🇸🇦 محبط
🇨🇿 odrazující
🇸🇰 odrádzajúci
🇨🇳 令人沮丧的
🇸🇮 razočarajoč
🇮🇸 letjandi
🇰🇿 жүдететін
🇬🇪 გამამხნევებელი
🇦🇿 həvəsdən salan
🇲🇽 desalentador
Word origin
The word 'discouraging' originated from the Old French word 'descoragier' in the 14th century, which means 'to lose heart or confidence.' Over time, it evolved to its current usage in English to describe something that causes a loss of enthusiasm or confidence. The concept of discouragement has been prevalent throughout history, with various societies and individuals experiencing moments of feeling discouraged in the face of challenges.