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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

unencouraging

/ˌʌnɛnˈkɔːrɪdʒɪŋ/ adjective · British & US
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What does unencouraging mean?

adjective

Lacking encouragement or support; not inspiring confidence or enthusiasm.

Example

"The unencouraging feedback from the manager made her doubt her abilities."

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