discouraging statement
[/dɪsˈkɜrɪdʒɪŋ ˈsteɪtmənt/]
noun phrasepl: discouraging statements
declaração desanimadora
1. A remark or comment that reduces someone's confidence, hope, or motivation to continue with something
The coach's discouraging statement about the team's chances made the players feel defeated.
A declaração desanimadora do treinador sobre as chances do time deixou os jogadores desanimados.
2. A negative or pessimistic utterance that diminishes enthusiasm or determination
Her discouraging statement about the project's feasibility discouraged the entire team.
Sua declaração desanimadora sobre a viabilidade do projeto desanimou toda a equipe.
In both American and Brazilian contexts, discouraging statements are often seen as counterproductive in workplace and educational settings. Brazilian culture, which tends to value warmth and positive relationships, may view such statements as particularly inappropriate in social contexts. In the USA, such statements might be more accepted in competitive environments, though modern management practices discourage them globally.
NYC Slang
downer statement
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