Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
demoralize
verb
/dɪˈmɔːrəˌlaɪz/
Definition
To cause someone to lose confidence or hope.
Examples
- The constant criticism can demoralize even the most dedicated workers.
- After losing the match, the team’s spirits were demoralized.
- She felt demoralized by the lack of support from her peers.
Meaning
Demoralize means to make someone feel less confident, hopeful, or positive about something, often leading to a decrease in motivation.
Synonyms
- discourage
- dishearten
- demotivate
- deject
- disperse
