ENCOURAGING Antonyms
There are 8 antonyms of the word
encouraging.
(opposite meanings)
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Definition of
ENCOURAGING
Synonyms of
ENCOURAGING
Best Opposite Words For ENCOURAGING
| Word | Save | Syns.. | Usage | Type | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| demoralizing | adjectiveadj | |||||
adjective satellite • destructive of morale and self-reliance | ||||||
| discouraging | adjectiveadj | |||||
adjective • depriving of confidence or hope or enthusiasm and hence often deterring action adjective satellite • expressing disapproval in order to dissuade | ||||||
| disheartening | adjectiveadj | |||||
adjective satellite • destructive of morale and self-reliance | ||||||
| dispiriting | adjectiveadj | |||||
adjective satellite • destructive of morale and self-reliance | ||||||
| intimidating | adjectiveadj | |||||
adjective satellite • discouraging through fear | ||||||
| dissuading | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||
verb • turn away from by persuasion | ||||||
| undermining | verbv | |||||
verb • destroy property or hinder normal operations • hollow out as if making a cave or opening | ||||||
| discourage | verbv | |||||
verb • try to prevent; show opposition to • deprive of courage or hope; take away hope from; cause to feel discouraged • advise or counsel in terms of someone's behavior | ||||||
