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