- present participle of discourage.
discouraging
Example Sentences
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But he said management pressure, procedural shortcuts, discouraging open discussion about risks were ingredients for a poor safety culture.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 10, 2026
DollyFest organiser Danny Nozell, the founder and CEO of CTK Enterprises, said the estate is not discouraging people from celebrating Dolly in whatever ways they choose, but Parton did not want a traditional memorial.
From BBC ● Aug. 31, 2026
Offensive line coach Butch Barry must quickly figure out his unit’s direction, as Week 1 of the regular season is less than a month away and Biadasz’s health status appears discouraging.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 19, 2026
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
“What a greeting I receive after a discouraging day battling for my very existence on the streets of this savage town.”
From "A Confederacy of Dunces" by John Kennedy Toole
