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The phrase "are less encouraging" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when comparing the level of encouragement provided by two or more subjects or situations.
Example: "The results of the recent survey are less encouraging than we had hoped."
Alternatives: "are not as supportive" or "are more discouraging."
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are less encouraging
adverb
To a smaller extent.
synonyms
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The details, however, are less encouraging.
England and Wales are less encouraging.
The organisational changes she is making are less encouraging.
The truth is that these elements can't be separated from other trends that are less encouraging.
For workers who are hoping for pay increases in their current jobs, instead of new jobs as blackjack dealers, nurses or Wall Street traders, the trends are less encouraging.
Our other findings, however, are less encouraging.
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Nationwide, the story is less encouraging.
But Google Street View was less encouraging.
Here the picture is less encouraging.
But the true picture is less encouraging.
The federal environment is less encouraging.
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