Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
demoralizing
adjective
/dɪˈmɔr.ə.laɪ.zɪŋ/
Definition
Causing someone to lose confidence or hope.
Examples
- The team suffered a demoralizing defeat in the final minutes of the game.
- Constant criticism can have a demoralizing effect on employees.
- After losing the project, she felt demoralized and needed some time to regroup.
Meaning
Demoralizing refers to the act of reducing someone’s spirits, bringing about feelings of disappointment or despair, and making them feel less motivated or less capable.
Synonyms
- disheartening
- discouraging
- deflating
- dismaying
- devastating
