1. A situation, environment, or context that diminishes motivation, confidence, or enthusiasm; surroundings that inspire doubt or pessimism
The dark and cold office was a discouraging setting for creative work.
O escritório escuro e frio era um ambiente desencorajador para o trabalho criativo.
2. Circumstances or conditions that make it difficult to succeed or feel optimistic
Despite the discouraging setting of economic recession, entrepreneurs continued to innovate.
Apesar do ambiente desencorajador da recessão econômica, os empreendedores continuaram a inovar.