discourage
verb (used with object)
to deprive of courage, hope, or confidence; dishearten; dispirit.
have been discouraging
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present perfect progressiveof discourage.present perfect progressive
Used to describe an action that began in the past, has continued continuously, and is still in progress.
Example Sentences
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But such successes were rare, and the results from NCI-MATCH overall have been discouraging.
From Science Magazine ● Jun. 1, 2023
But among cities that have made similar commitments, the results so far have been discouraging.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 5, 2022
In South Korea, strict regulations have been discouraging such investors, according to In Hoh of Korea University’s Blockchain Research Institute.
From Reuters ● Dec. 3, 2020
But the three games since then have been discouraging.
From Washington Times ● Nov. 29, 2017
This might have been discouraging to some people; but, once embarked on a career of manifest usefulness, nothing discourages Me.
From The Moonstone by Wilkie Collins
