unencouragingly

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

unencouraging +‎ -ly

Adverb[edit]

unencouragingly (not comparable)

  1. In an unencouraging way.
    • 1953, Georgette Heyer, Cotillion:
      He then moved towards the Saloon, and Stobhill, saying unencouragingly: "I will have your message conveyed to Miss, sir," opened the door for him.
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