encourage
verb (used with object)
to inspire with courage, spirit, or confidence.
unencouraging
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a word derived from
encourage.
Example Sentences
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HP’s third-quarter report was unencouraging, with printer income down 5% over the year-earlier period.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 15, 2019
Another unencouraging sign comes from the jobless claims front, which has remained stuck in the mid-to-high 400,000s for months.
From Salon ● Jun. 3, 2010
"I'm sorry any one's coming," Lady Agnes said in a tone unencouraging to a deviation from the reality of things.
From The Tragic Muse by Henry James
It excites the captain's admiration to see how perfectly lady-like, how really gracious is her manner to the aspiring widower, and yet—how serenely unencouraging.
From Marion's Faith. by Charles King
His grave, unencouraging manner had a restraining effect upon too exacting tenants; while his actual youthfulness gave Hillerton the advantage over him of thirty years' seniority.
From Peak and Prairie From a Colorado Sketch-book by Emma G. Moore
