Meaning & use
demoralizing
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Causing someone to lose confidence, hope, or motivation.
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Losing five games in a row was demoralizing for the team.
The manager's harsh criticism had a demoralizing effect on the whole office.
A note on using this word
Often used to describe events or feedback that drain a group's or person's morale over time, rather than a single sharp shock.
Words with a similar meaning
dishearteningdiscouraging
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Words with an opposite meaning
encouraginguplifting
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