discouraging

(verb) try to prevent; show opposition to. Synonyms: deter, discourage. Example: "We should discourage this practice among our youth."

(verb) deprive of courage or hope; take away hope from; cause to feel discouraged. Synonyms: discourage.

(verb) admonish or counsel in terms of someone's behavior. Synonyms: warn, discourage, admonish, monish. Examples: "I warned him not to go too far." "I warn you against false assumptions." "She warned him to be quiet."

(adj) depriving of confidence or hope or enthusiasm and hence often deterring action. Synonyms: discouraging (vs. encouraging). Example: "Where never is heard a discouraging word."

(adj) expressing disapproval.