- present participle of discourage.
discouraging
Example Sentences
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That could undermine the vaccine’s financial viability, a de facto way of discouraging Moderna from continuing to market it.
From Slate ● Aug. 6, 2026
Egypt's leaders have struck a cautious note since, warning against any "escalation" in the conflict and discouraging "speculation" while keeping a tight grip on the media narrative.
From Barron's ● Aug. 1, 2026
The discovery may be discouraging for agencies that have spent decades trying to contain Guam's brown tree snake population.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 26, 2026
The soaring costs of building materials, high interest rates, labor shortages and long waits for equipment are discouraging construction projects like Mitchell’s.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 14, 2026
This lack of civic-mindedness was discouraging, yet Penelope made another attempt.
From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood
