1. Present participle of desencorajar; causing someone to lose confidence, hope, or enthusiasm
The constant rejections are discouraging him from pursuing his dreams.
As constantes rejeições estão desencorajando-o de perseguir seus sonhos.
2. Making something seem less appealing or less likely to be done
Bad weather is discouraging people from going out.
O mau tempo está desencorajando as pessoas de sair.