discouraging

Example Sentences

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

From Barron's • Jun. 12, 2026

A few thousand Americans are taking part, despite a State Department notice discouraging participation this year.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 23, 2026

Finding out your coworker earns more than you can be discouraging and may make you question your own worth.

From MarketWatch • May 20, 2026

That’s spreading budgets thin, discouraging potentially more effective long-term partnerships and leaving many out in the cold, creators say.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 27, 2026

It wasn’t encouraging, but it wasn’t discouraging either.

From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray