DISCOURAGING WORDS are expressions that are used to express disapproval or disappointment. These words can be used to express a lack of enthusiasm or to criticize someone's actions. The crossword solutions for this term include NOES (4 letters), PANS (4 letters), BAHS (4 letters), NOS (3 letters), BAH (3 letters), NOT (3 letters), TUT (3 letters), TSK (3 letters), and HOOTS (5 letters). NOES is an expression of disapproval or disappointment, PANS is a verb meaning to criticize harshly, BAHS is an expression of disbelief or disappointment, NOS is a negative response, BAH is an expression of disbelief or disappointment, NOT is a negative response, TUT is an expression of disapproval or disappointment, TSK is an expression of disapproval or disappointment, and HOOTS is an expression of derision or mockery.