Discouraging
Discouraging adjective - Depriving of confidence or hope or enthusiasm and hence often deterring action.
Worrying and discouraging are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Worrying" instead an adjective "Discouraging".
Worrying
Worrying adjective - Causing distress or worry or anxiety.
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Synonyms for Worrying
Discouraging and worrying are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Discouraging" instead an adjective "Worrying".
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Related pairs
- disturbing and discouraging
- disturbing and worrying
- sad and discouraging
- sad and worrying
- grim and discouraging
- grim and worrying
- oppressive and discouraging
- oppressive and worrying
- depressing and discouraging
- depressing and worrying
- distressing and discouraging
- distressing and worrying
- upsetting and discouraging
- upsetting and worrying
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