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MOTIVING Antonyms

There are 10 antonyms of the word motiving. (opposite meanings)

Best Opposite Words For MOTIVING

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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

hindering
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• preventing movement

thwarting
verbv
noun

• an act of hindering someone's plans or efforts

adjective satellite

• preventing realization or attainment of a desire

demotivating
adjectiveadj
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deterring
verb, adverb, adjectivev, adv, adj
verb

• try to prevent; show opposition to

• turn away from by persuasion

dissuading
verb, adjectivev, adj
verb

• turn away from by persuasion

inhibiting
adjectiveadj
verb

• prohibit, forbid, or prevent from doing something

• limit, block, or decrease the action or function of

• consciously restrain from showing; of emotions, desires, impulses, or behavior

• make (someone) self-conscious and as a result unable to act naturally

undermining
verbv
verb

• destroy property or hinder normal operations

• hollow out as if making a cave or opening

Alternatives for DISCOURAGING

Alternatives for DISHEARTENING

Alternatives for DISPIRITING

Alternatives for HINDERING

Alternatives for THWARTING

Alternatives for DEMOTIVATING

Alternatives for DETERRING

Alternatives for DISSUADING

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