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discouraging
(dis|cour¦aging)
Pronunciation:
/dɪˈskʌrɪdʒɪŋ/
adjective
causing someone to lose confidence or enthusiasm; depressing:
a discouraging experience
Derivatives
discouragingly
adverb
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