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Answer for the clue "Very discouraging ", 11 letters:
prohibitory

Word definitions for prohibitory in dictionaries

WordNet Word definitions in WordNet
adj. tending to discourage (especially of prices); "the price was prohibitive" [syn: prohibitive ]

The Collaborative International Dictionary Word definitions in The Collaborative International Dictionary
Prohibitory \Pro*hib"it*o*ry\, a. [L. prohibitorius.] Tending to prohibit, forbid, or exclude; implying prohibition; forbidding; as, a prohibitory law; a prohibitory price. Prohibitory index . (R. C. Ch.) See under Index .

Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English Word definitions in Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English
adjective EXAMPLES FROM CORPUS ▪ The treaty in question does not contravene any prohibitory words to be found in the Constitution.

Wiktionary Word definitions in Wiktionary
a. That serves to prohibit or forbid

Usage examples of prohibitory.

State legislatures of the power to pass prohibitory commercial laws, and, as respects exportations, without any limitations.

Their resistance was confirmed by an unwise measure of Grenville, who determined to intrust the execution of his prohibitory orders to military and naval officers, who were disposed to act with rigour.