The antonyms of encouragingly include discouragingly, dishearteningly, pessimistically, and bleakly. These words express a lack of hope, optimism, and positivity. Discouragingly indicates a sense of disappointment or discouragement, with a negative outlook on the future. Dishearteningly carries a similar sense of discouragement, marked by a sense of sadness or defeat. Pessimistically suggests a negative view of the present and future, with a belief that things are unlikely to improve. Bleakly conveys a sense of despair and hopelessness, suggesting that prospects are bleak or grim. These words contrast sharply with the sense of motivation and support conveyed by encouragingly.

What are the antonyms for Encouragingly?

• adv.

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  • discouragingly
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Usage examples for Encouragingly

Famous quotes with Encouragingly

• Let a man do what he will by a single woman, the world is encouragingly apt to think Marriage a sufficient amends.

  Samuel Richardson
• "So, here's what you do. You win, you go home. She can‘t turn you down then, eh?" says Caesar encouragingly. "I don't think it‘s going to work out. Winning...won‘t help in my case," says Peeta. "Why ever not?" says Caesar, mystified. Peeta blushes beet red and stammers out. "Because...because...she came here with me."

  Suzanne Collins

Synonyms:

parakeet, paraquet, paroquet, parrakeet, parroket, parrot, parrot, parakeet, paraquet, paroquet.