unencouragingly

English

Etymology

unencouraging +‎ -ly

Adverb

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.