- present participle of discourage.
discouraging
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Conventional wisdom suggests such discouraging numbers would depress turnout.
From Salon ● Oct. 20, 2026
A school where some secondary-age pupils are escorted to the toilet could be discouraging them from seeking help for periods and other health issues, a campaigner has warned.
From BBC ● Oct. 16, 2026
Lieu expressed concern that security perimeters would be so large during the Games that drop-off points would be even more distant, necessitating walks of up to half an hour, discouraging fans from taking buses.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 27, 2026
In his presentation, Mr. Klepach painted a discouraging picture of the Russian economy, which he said was on the brink of stagnation.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 20, 2026
It was all very perplexing, all very discouraging.
From "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller
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