Discouraging and Tedious

Discouraging

Discouraging adjective - Depriving of confidence or hope or enthusiasm and hence often deterring action.

Tedious and discouraging are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Tedious" instead an adjective "Discouraging".

Tedious

Tedious adjective - Causing weariness, restlessness, or lack of interest.
Usage example: a long and tedious staff meeting

Discouraging and tedious are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Discouraging" instead an adjective "Tedious".

Nearby Words: tedium, tediously
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