to deprive of courage, hope, or confidence; dishearten; dispirit.

to dissuade (usually fol. by from ).

to obstruct by opposition or difficulty; hinder

Low prices discourage industry.

to express or make clear disapproval of; frown upon

to discourage the expression of enthusiasm.

to become discouraged

a person who discourages easily.

adjective

auspicious , encouraging , favorable , heartening , inspiring , inspiriting

adjective

black , bleak , dampening , daunting , depressing , depressive , deterring , disadvantageous , disappointing , disheartening , dismal , dismaying , dispiriting , dissuading , dreary , gloomy , hindering , inopportune , off-putting , oppressive , repressing , unfavorable , unpropitious