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Meaning of unencouraging
The primary meaning of "unencouraging" is something that does not give hope or confidence.
Etymology of unencouraging
The word "unencouraging" is derived from the prefix "un-" (meaning not or opposite of) and the word "encouraging" (meaning giving hope or confidence), with "encouraging" itself coming from the Old French word "encorager" (to hearten or give courage to), ultimately from the Latin "cor" (heart)
Synonyms
discouraging
disheartening
depressing
dismal
gloomy
bleak
unpromising
hopeless
dismal
dispiriting
demoralizing
demotivating
uninviting
unappealing
unsatisfying
unfulfilling
disappointing
disconcerting
distressing
alarming
unsettling
unnerving
off-putting
disquieting
perturbing
troublesome
worrisome
vexing
irritating
frustrating
infuriating
exasperating
Definitions
- Not giving encouragement or support to someone, or not making someone feel confident or hopeful
- * Lacking promise or prospect of success
Usage Examples
- The unencouraging news about the economy made it difficult for businesses to stay positive
- * The team's unencouraging performance in the first half made it hard for them to come back and win
- * The unencouraging weather forecast made us cancel our outdoor plans