Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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discouraging | No | Yes | No | No |
encouraging | No | Yes | No | No |
discouraging (adjective) | encouraging (adjective) |
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depriving of confidence or hope or enthusiasm and hence often deterring action | giving courage or confidence or hope |
expressing disapproval in order to dissuade | furnishing support and encouragement |