Where never is heard a discouraging word. From Wordnet, Princeton University.
Verb (used with object) : Low prices discourage industry. ,to discourage the expression of enthusiasm. From Dictionary.com.
Verb (used without object) : a person who discourages easily. From Dictionary.com.
We weren't aggressive in discouraging him from doing anything. From Wordnik.com. [USATODAY.com - Duncan, Spurs singe Nets 101-89 in Game 1] Reference
Undoubtedly, formality has played a formidable role in discouraging their presence. From Wordnik.com. [Good Music Made Popular] Reference
"The thing that was discouraging is that we shot that well and they were still in striking distance," Sprewell said. From Wordnik.com. [National Basketball Association - Bulls vs. Knicks] Reference
In antichoice mythology the aborted fetus is always Beethoven or some other genius born in discouraging circumstances. From Wordnik.com. [Think Progress » Focus on the Family to air a second ad during Super Bowl pre-game.] Reference
Whether we shall succeed in discouraging aggression is in the lap of the gods, because the actual decision does not rest with us. From Wordnik.com. [The Role of the Land Forces in Modern Warfare] Reference
That can be discouraging, which is probably why they do it. From Wordnik.com. [Think Progress » ThinkProgress Retreats] Reference
Recalling his discouraging words, a shadow crept over the old man's mind. From Wordnik.com. [The Angel of Lonesome Hill A Story of a President] Reference
But not everyone at those DETR meetings bought the idea of discouraging road use. From Wordnik.com. [British Blogs] Reference
Retailers say they support the idea of discouraging single-use plastic bags at grocery stores. From Wordnik.com. [KUOW 94.9 Puget Sound Public Radio] Reference
A part in discouraging readers not already put off by the political assaults on his reputation. From Wordnik.com. [Introduction] Reference
I failed, but I had what you might call a discouraging conversation with the woman at the cash register. From Wordnik.com. [To This We've Come] Reference
That's kind of discouraging moment when that happens. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript Mar 26, 2004] Reference
It's kind of discouraging because it was at the start of the period. From Wordnik.com. [NHL - National Hockey League - Anaheim vs. Columbus] Reference
You see these guys, and it's kind of discouraging because you're kind of small. From Wordnik.com. [USATODAY.com - Pressure to find an edge is heavy] Reference
Well, actually, I guess he has, but they haven't been good signs; kind of discouraging actually. From Wordnik.com. [blu94anjel Diary Entry] Reference
And, you know, this could be kind of discouraging for people who've already renovated their homes. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript Dec 22, 2009] Reference
I found it kind of discouraging that in hunting magazines like cabelas, there are few pictures of girls hunting. From Wordnik.com. [test post one] Reference
Kansas 'first unemployment report for 2010 "discouraging," urging legislators. From Wordnik.com. [WN.com - Business News] Reference
The non-technical user is being asked to navigate a "discouraging" six messages. From Wordnik.com. [Latest News from .NET Developer's Journal] Reference
Madden 10 for Wii sold only 67K copies in August, EA calls overall sales 'discouraging'. From Wordnik.com. [Engadget] Reference
The RNC has a long history of "discouraging" primary opposition to incumbent Republicans. From Wordnik.com. [American Thinker] Reference
And the man whose word they jump to obey, he's kind of discouraging, it's all business with him. From Wordnik.com. [Back Home] Reference
They're really 'discouraging' any continued paradigm of using sequel (sql) inside an application. From Wordnik.com. [SQLblog.com - The SQL Server blog spot on the web] Reference
He was so very zealous in "discouraging" the buccaneers that the profession gradually lost its standing. From Wordnik.com. [On the Spanish Main Or, Some English forays on the Isthmus of Darien.] Reference
The figure was the Kansas 'first unemployment report for 2010 "discouraging," urging legislators Wednesday to put. From Wordnik.com. [WN.com - Articles related to US, Cuban Travel Agents Plan For Future Tourism] Reference
On whether or not this is a "discouraging" loss: "I chose my words, discouraging is not a word I feel about (the game).". From Wordnik.com. [Troy Nunes Is An Absolute Magician] Reference
Kansas 'first unemployment report for 2010 "discouraging," urging legislators Wednesday to put politics aside in finding solutions. From Wordnik.com. [WN.com - Business News] Reference
And also the price that Dulaney said was "discouraging". From Wordnik.com. [CRN Australia - News -] Reference
Released last week, it makes for discouraging reading. From Wordnik.com. [The Specter of Stagflation] Reference
Unlike four years ago, he is not actively discouraging the speculation. From Wordnik.com. [The New Mario Scenario] Reference
For many people, the web site seems discouraging: opportunity is nowhere. From Wordnik.com. [What It Takes To Survive] Reference
Nor how discouraging it is to look out at the gloom of clouds and set off anyway. From Wordnik.com. [My Morning Run Is A Moving Meditation] Reference
"If we just gave up after one try, it would be discouraging to the rest of the country.". From Wordnik.com. [I Am Zygote, Hear Me Roar] Reference
What advice do you give to young people coming out of school into a very discouraging job market?. From Wordnik.com. [‘Don’t Panic’] Reference
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