1. not giving hope, confidence, or support; discouraging

Examples

• The test results were unencouraging for the struggling students.
• Her unencouraging response made him doubt his abilities.
• The coach’s unencouraging attitude affected the team’s morale.
• The job interview feedback was unencouraging and vague.
• Despite the unencouraging weather forecast, they decided to go hiking.
• The doctor’s unencouraging prognosis worried the family.