demoralizing
Definition
Adjective: 1. Causing a loss of confidence, hope, or spirit; disheartening: Something described as "demoralizing" weakens morale, undermines enthusiasm, and makes people feel less confident or hopeful about a situation.
Usage
The adjective "demoralizing" is used to describe an event, situation, action, or piece of information that has a profoundly negative psychological effect, sapping energy, optimism, and the will to continue. It often implies a cumulative or significant impact.
Examples
- The team's string of losses was deeply demoralizing.
- Receiving constant criticism can be a demoralizing experience.
- The demoralizing effects of the long conflict were evident in the population.
Advanced Usage
- "Demoralizingly" (adverb): In a manner that causes a loss of morale.
- The project progressed demoralizingly slowly.
Variants and Related Words
- Demoralize (verb): To undermine the confidence or morale of; to dishearten.
- The harsh feedback served only to demoralize the new employees.
- Demoralization (noun): The state of being demoralized; the process of causing this state.
- The demoralization of the workforce led to lower productivity.
Synonyms
- Disheartening
- Discouraging
- Dispiriting
- Crushing
- Daunting
Antonyms
- Encouraging
- Heartening
- Inspiring
- Uplifting
- Morale-boosting
Adjective
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destructive of morale and self-reliance
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