were discouraging
- past progressive of discourage.
Example Sentences
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Chino Hills High School senior Estefania Hernandez said the board’s policies were discouraging and made her feel unsafe on campus.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 16, 2023
Scarlett Johansson previously encouraged others in the film industry to "step back" from the organisation, while her Avengers co-star Mark Ruffalo wrote last year that the HFPA's reforms were "discouraging".
From BBC ● Jan. 10, 2023
Relatives, friends and even teachers were discouraging: What about the hard physical work?
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 27, 2021
But confirmation that the results of the only test well were discouraging could embolden opponents of drilling and prompt second thoughts among potential lease bidders.
From New York Times ● Apr. 2, 2019
Anyway, his closest personal advisors were discouraging him from playing an active role in Washington.
From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik
