Discouraging

The team's poor performance in the first half was discouraging for their coach.

The negative comments from the judge were discouraging for the aspiring singer.

The slow progress in the research project was discouraging for the scientists.

The negative reviews about the movie were discouraging for the film's director.

The persistent noise from the construction site next door was discouraging for residents in the neighborhood.

The limited job opportunities in the small town were discouraging for recent graduates.

The rainy weather is discouraging for outdoor activities.

His constant criticism was discouraging to her artistic aspirations.

The discouraging score on the practice test revealed areas that needed improvement.

The discouraging sales figures indicated a decline in customer interest.

The discouraging performance of the stock market caused many investors to sell their shares.