Meaning of the word discouraging in English

What does discouraging mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

discouraging

US /dɪˈskɝː.ɪ.dʒɪŋ/
UK /dɪˈskʌr.ɪ.dʒɪŋ/
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Adjective

causing someone to lose confidence or enthusiasm; depressing

Example:
The initial results of the experiment were quite discouraging.
It is discouraging to see so little progress after all our hard work.