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Definition of encouraging adjective from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

encouraging

adjective
 
 
/ɪnˈkʌrɪdʒɪŋ/
 
/ɪnˈkɜːrɪdʒɪŋ/
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  1. that gives somebody support, courage or hope
    • This month's unemployment figures are not very encouraging.
    • You could try being a little more encouraging!
    • Despite the encouraging findings, we remain cautious.
    opposite discouraging
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