Discouragingly

/dɪsˈkɜrɪdʒɪŋli/ adverb

Definition

In a way that causes someone to lose hope or confidence; in a manner that serves to discourage.

Etymology

From 'discouraging' (present participle/adjective of 'discourage') plus the adverb suffix '-ly,' meaning in a discouraging manner.

Kelly Says

When people receive feedback 'discouragingly'—focusing on what went wrong rather than how to improve—their brains literally shift from growth mindset to fixed mindset, reducing their motivation to try again.

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