discouraging

Pronunciation: /dɪsˈkɝ.ɪ.d͡ʒɪŋ/

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. verb try to prevent; show opposition to
  2. verb deprive of courage or hope; take away hope from; cause to feel discouraged
  3. verb admonish or counsel in terms of someone's behavior

In classic literature

Synonyms

deter, discourage

Semantic network

Broader (hypernyms)
disapprove

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