ENCOURAGING Antonyms

There are 8 antonyms of the word encouraging. (opposite meanings)

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Best Opposite Words For ENCOURAGING


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	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