discouraging in the PONS Dictionary

discouraging Examples from the PONS Dictionary (editorially verified)

to discourage sb from doing sth
odvratiti nekoga od nečega

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The most discouraging aspect of the problem was the natural rate of change of descriptors.
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He began by outlining his proposed reforms in pamphlets professional journal articles and legislative testimony, but met with a discouraging lack of interest.
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These factors are unlikely to bring a worker back to that area, thus discouraging circular migration.
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He opposes federal regulations discouraging businesses from providing coverage.
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Outposts were eventually established and in time attracted converts, yet the results were discouraging.
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In the manga, she is portrayed as calm, serious, and practical, distrusting most men and discouraging her friends from developing romantic relationships.
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They help to overcome one of the most discouraging features of becoming self-employed isolation.
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These are an adaptation that protects the plant against herbivorous animals, discouraging them from feeding on the plant.
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Institutionalized sexism in the educational system often encourages girls to study traditionally feminine subjects while discouraging them from studying math and science.
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Leaders strip subordinate commanders of trained personnel to strengthen their own positions while discouraging any ideas of rebellion.
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