Discouraging

Pronunciation: /dɪˈskɜr.ɪdʒ.ɪŋ/

Definitions of discouraging

adjective causing someone to lose confidence or enthusiasm; disheartening

Example Sentences

A1 Failing the test was discouraging for the student.

A2 The rainy weather was discouraging for the outdoor event.

B1 Receiving negative feedback can be discouraging, but it's important for growth.

B2 The lack of support from management was discouraging for the team.

C1 The constant setbacks were discouraging, but she persevered and achieved her goal.

C2 The discouraging economic forecast led to a decrease in consumer spending.

Examples of discouraging in a Sentence

formal The results of the study were discouraging, showing a significant decrease in test scores.

informal It's really discouraging to see all the litter on the beach.

slang I'm feeling so discouraged about my job search right now.

figurative The dark clouds overhead were discouraging any hope of a sunny day.

Grammatical Forms of discouraging

• past tense: discouraged
• plural: discouraging
• comparative: more discouraging
• superlative: most discouraging
• present tense: discourages
• future tense: will discourage
• perfect tense: has discouraged
• continuous tense: is discouraging
• singular: discouraging
• positive degree: discouraging
• infinitive: to discourage
• gerund: discouraging
• participle: discouraged

Origin and Evolution of discouraging

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'discouraging' originated from the Old French word 'descurager' which meant to dishearten or deprive of courage.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'discouraging' has retained its original meaning of causing someone to lose confidence or enthusiasm, but it has also come to encompass a broader sense of hindering progress or success.