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discouraging

dis·cour·ag·ing

discouraging

 
pronunciation:
dihs kuhr jihng
part of speech: adjective
definition: causing one to lose hope, faith, or enthusiasm.
Her initial failure at the state championship was discouraging, but she soon regained her determination.His father's discouraging words dampened his spirits.