discouraging

• Que causa pérdida de confianza o entusiasmo; que desalienta o desanima a alguien.

Describes something that causes a loss of confidence or enthusiasm; disheartening.

1. Causing loss of confidenceB2formal

   Making someone feel less confident, hopeful, or enthusiastic about something.

   desalentador

   • The test results were very discouraging for the students.
   • Her discouraging comments made him want to give up.
   • The lack of progress was discouraging for the entire team.

   Sinónimosdauntingdemoralizingdepressingdishearteningdismayingdispiriting

   Antónimosencouraginginspiringreassuringuplifting

2. Deterring or dissuadingB2formal

   Acting to prevent or dissuade someone from doing something.

   Que disuade o desalienta

   • The high cost of the project was a discouraging factor.
   • The discouraging weather conditions forced them to cancel the hike.
   • His discouraging attitude made her reconsider her plans.

   Sinónimosdeterrentdissuasiveinhibitorypreventive

   Antónimosencouraginginspiring

• Verbo que se usa para indicar la acción de hacer que alguien pierda la confianza o la disposición para hacer algo, o para impedir o intentar impedir algo.

A verb used to indicate the act of making someone less confident or less willing to do something, or to prevent or try to prevent something from happening.

1. Reduce confidence or enthusiasmB2formal

   To cause someone to lose confidence, hope, or enthusiasm for doing something.

   Desalentar

   • The constant criticism discouraged her from pursuing art.
   • Don't let one failure discourage you from trying again.
   • The difficult exam discouraged many students from applying.

   Sinónimosabashcowdampendauntdemoralizedisheartendispiritintimidateput offunnerve

   Antónimosemboldenencourageinspiremotivate

2. Prevent or dissuadeB2formal

   To try to persuade someone not to do something, or to make something less likely to happen.

   Disuadir o desalentar

   • The high price discouraged people from buying tickets.
   • Parents should discourage their children from smoking.
   • The new laws are designed to discourage reckless driving.

   Sinónimosdeterdisinclinedissuadedivertinhibitpreventput off

   Antónimosencouragefacilitatefosterpromote