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    discouraging

    US /dɪsˈkə:ɪdʒɪŋ/

    ・

    UK /dɪs'kʌrɪdʒɪŋ/

    B1
    v.t./i.Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)To make a person feel less courageous or hopeful
    My grades this semester are discouraging but I will try harder next time
    v.t./i.Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)To try to prevent something from happening
    Due to bad weather, the principal is discouraging their students from going to school
    v.t./i.Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)To deter or dissuade someone from doing something.
    The constant criticism was discouraging her from pursuing her dreams.
    adj.AdjectiveCausing someone to lose confidence or enthusiasm; disheartening.
    The news about the economy was very discouraging.

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    06:50How to Memorize Vocabulary Fast
    • The thing is that there are so many words to memorize that it can sometimes get discouraging and difficult… but no worries, because today I'll be sharing a very effective strategy to learn vocab faster.

      The thing is that there are so many words to memorize that it can sometimes get discouraging and difficult… but no worries, because today I'll be sharing a very effective strategy to learn vocab faster.

    • but the thing is there are so many words to memorize that it can sometimes get discouraging and difficult.

      but the thing is there are so many words to memorize that it can sometimes get discouraging and difficult.

    A2

    5 Tips to Get Band 7 in the IELTS Writing Exam - IELTS Writing Lesson

    21:215 Tips to Get Band 7 in the IELTS Writing Exam - IELTS Writing Lesson
    • I'm not trying to be rude or discouraging to anyone.

      I'm not trying to be rude or discouraging to anyone.

    • I'm not trying to be rude or discouraging to anyone.

      I'm not trying to be rude or discouraging to anyone.

    A2

    Top 500 job interview questions and answers in english

    04:24Top 500 job interview questions and answers in english
    • Having a manager that bosses people around without doing any work is very discouraging, so I expect my manager to lead by example.

      Having a manager that bosses people around without doing any work is very discouraging, so I expect my manager to lead by example.

    • Having a manager that bosses people around without doing any work is very discouraging. ó một giám đốc chỉ biết thúc em mọi người mà không chịu động tay vào việc gì thì thật sự làm tôi mất đi ý chí.

      Having a manager that bosses people around without doing any work is very discouraging. ó một giám đốc chỉ biết thúc em mọi người mà không chịu động tay vào việc gì thì thật sự làm tôi mất đi ý chí.

    B1

    How to Build a Growth Mindset? |? Podcast and Chill | Beginner

    14:28How to Build a Growth Mindset? |? Podcast and Chill | Beginner
    • Like, you try something new and fail; that can be discouraging.

      Like, you try something new and fail; that can be discouraging.

    • That can be discouraging.

      That can be discouraging.

    A2

    Why Most Google Employees Quit After 1.1 Years (On Average)

    10:00Why Most Google Employees Quit After 1.1 Years (On Average)
    • You might try to come up with new ideas and initiatives to stand out and get a promotion, but this can actually create conflict with your colleagues who have their own ideas and incentives, and having someone incredibly smart and experienced or creative on your team can actually leave you feeling like you're stuck in their shadow. And many ex-Googlers surveyed actually felt like they got left out being on such a type of team. Personal motivation aside, being on a competitive team can also make it harder to get big projects and promotions, and over time it can be discouraging to operate in this circumstance, which does lead to a lot of employees company hopping to get more recognition.

      You might try to come up with new ideas and initiatives to stand out and get a promotion, but this can actually create conflict with your colleagues who have their own ideas and incentives, and having someone incredibly smart and experienced or creative on your team can actually leave you feeling like you're stuck in their shadow. And many ex-Googlers surveyed actually felt like they got left out being on such a type of team. Personal motivation aside, being on a competitive team can also make it harder to get big projects and promotions, and over time it can be discouraging to operate in this circumstance, which does lead to a lot of employees company hopping to get more recognition.

    • Personal motivation aside, being on a competitive team can also make it harder to get big projects and promotions, and over time, it can be discouraging to operate in this circumstance, which does lead to a lot of employees company-hopping to get more recognition.

      Personal motivation aside, being on a competitive team can also make it harder to get big projects and promotions, and over time, it can be discouraging to operate in this circumstance, which does lead to a lot of employees company-hopping to get more recognition.

    B1

    Simulating Green Beard Altruism

    13:23Simulating Green Beard Altruism
    • To be honest, I actually find what we've seen so far to be a bit discouraging for making sense of altruism, especially in humans.

      To be honest, I actually find what we've seen so far to be a bit discouraging for making sense of altruism, especially in humans.

    • To be honest, I actually find what we've seen so far to be a bit discouraging for making sense of altruism, especially in humans.

      To be honest, I actually find what we've seen so far to be a bit discouraging for making sense of altruism, especially in humans.

    B1

    DELETING MY CHANNEL AT 50 MILLION.

    10:20DELETING MY CHANNEL AT 50 MILLION.
    • Um, it's really fucking sad and really discouraging.

      Um, it's really fucking sad and really discouraging.

    • It's really fuckin' sad and really discouraging

      It's really fuckin' sad and really discouraging

    A2

    Stop Translating in Your Head: How to Think in Another Language

    05:43Stop Translating in Your Head: How to Think in Another Language
    • And it's frustrating and discouraging when you can't contribute to a conversation because you're too slow.

      And it's frustrating and discouraging when you can't contribute to a conversation because you're too slow.

    • and it's frustrating and discouraging when you can't contribute to a conversation because you're too slow;

      and it's frustrating and discouraging when you can't contribute to a conversation because you're too slow;

    A2

    How to Give a Project Update in English at Work

    15:23How to Give a Project Update in English at Work
    • It's frustrating to get interrupted, and even more, it's discouraging to be interrupted because your update was unclear.

      It's frustrating to get interrupted, and even more, it's discouraging to be interrupted because your update was unclear.

    • It's frustrating to get interrupted, and even more, it's discouraging to be interrupted because your update was unclear.

      It's frustrating to get interrupted, and even more, it's discouraging to be interrupted because your update was unclear.

    A2

    How To LOVE Yourself The Right Way

    07:00How To LOVE Yourself The Right Way
    • Repeating, hurtful and discouraging things constantly feeding you fear.

      Repeating, hurtful and discouraging things constantly feeding you fear.

    • Does that inner voice sound like a recording, repeating, hurtful and discouraging things, constantly feeding you fear?

      Does that inner voice sound like a recording, repeating, hurtful and discouraging things, constantly feeding you fear?

    B1