discouraging
verb adjectiveStress: second syllable
Syllables: dis-cour-ag-ing (4)
English Definition
Causing someone to lose confidence or enthusiasm.
Example Sentence
The exam results were discouraging.
US IPA
/dɪsˈkɜːrɪdʒɪŋ/
UK IPA
/dɪsˈkʌrɪdʒɪŋ/