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discouraging in Dutch

discouraging in Dutch is ontmoedigend — discouraging means making someone feel less confident or hopeful.

discouraging in Dutch

ontmoedigend
adj
That causes discouragement.

What does "discouraging" mean?

  1. adj Making someone feel less confident or hopeful.
    "The test results were discouraging, but the doctor said not to lose hope."
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discouraging in a sentence

  • The test results were discouraging, but the doctor said not to lose hope.

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What is "discouraging" in Dutch?

"discouraging" in Dutch is ontmoedigend. discouraging means: Making someone feel less confident or hopeful.

How do you use "discouraging" in a sentence?

Example: "The test results were discouraging, but the doctor said not to lose hope." In Dutch, "discouraging" is ontmoedigend.

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