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dis·cour·ag·ing
 discouraging
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- pronunciation:
- dihs
kuhr
jihng
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adjective |
| definition: |
causing one to lose hope, faith, or enthusiasm.
Her initial failure at the state championship was discouraging, but she soon regained her determination.His father's discouraging words dampened his spirits. |
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