discouraging

Example Sentences

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A long job search can be discouraging, but she says it is important to maintain a robust profile nevertheless.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 18, 2026

Those brokerages typically have policies discouraging users from quickly selling, or “flipping,” IPO shares.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 16, 2026

Economists have traditionally believed that monetary policy influences the business cycle primarily by encouraging or discouraging investment.

From Barron's • Jun. 12, 2026

The government has intensified actions to curb kidnapping, including introducing measures aimed at discouraging ransom payments.

From BBC • May 31, 2026

Furthermore, it was discouraging to feed that body of mine.

From "My Side of the Mountain" by Jean Craighead George