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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

discouraging

/dɪˈskʌrɪdʒɪŋ/ adjective · British & US
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What does discouraging mean?

adjective

Causing someone to lose confidence or enthusiasm; making something seem less likely to succeed.

Example

"The discouraging news about the economy made many people lose hope for the future."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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