1. An environment or atmosphere that lacks encouragement, motivation, or positive energy; a setting that reduces enthusiasm or hope
The office had a bleak, discouraging environment that made employees unmotivated.
O escritório tinha um ambiente desanimador que deixava os funcionários desmotivados.
2. A place or situation characterized by negativity, pessimism, or lack of support
Growing up in such a discouraging environment affected her confidence.
Crescer em um ambiente desanimador afetou sua confiança.