discouraging Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. verb try to prevent; show opposition to
    discourage; deter.
    • We should discourage this practice among our youth
  2. verb deprive of courage or hope; take away hope from; cause to feel discouraged
    discourage.
  3. verb admonish or counsel in terms of someone's behavior
    warn; admonish; discourage; monish.
    • I warned him not to go too far
    • I warn you against false assumptions
    • She warned him to be quiet
  4. adjective depriving of confidence or hope or enthusiasm and hence often deterring action
    • where never is heard a discouraging word
  5. adjective satellite expressing disapproval

WordNet

Dis*cour"a*ging adjective
Definitions
  1. Causing or indicating discouragement. -- Dis*cour"a*ging*ly, adv.

Webster 1913