demoralization
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8.0
- noun
- /dɪˌmɔːrəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/
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desmoralización
- Widespread demoralization took hold in the community following the unexpected layoffs.
And with such things, very rapidly the demoralization occurred and collapse happened.
- And with such things, very rapidly the demoralization occurred and collapse happened.
- And if one or the other or both are too low, we end up with demoralization.
- OK, So there's been a demoralization of people.
- You mentioned Josh Woolley, Brian Anderson, UCSF, they're looking at long term or I'd just say treating long term demoralization in aid survivors.
Examples
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The failures of the Union Army in the early going of the war appalled Olmsted, who blamed defeat and demoralization on systemic military and government rot.
Academic text (2011) -
The soldiers faced demoralization as they struggled to adapt to the harsh winter conditions.
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And with such things, very rapidly the demoralization occurred and collapse happened.
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OK, So there's been a demoralization of people.
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Personal finances are hopeless, and demoralization is severe and widespread.
Academic text (1992) -
Polish people must be strong today to reject the wave of demoralization that comes to us under the cover of modernity and liberation.
Academic text (1995) -
For patients whose demoralization and hopelessness have become overwhelming, social workers should recommend psychiatric consultation for clinical depression.
Academic text (1995) -
Arriving in Guernica, New York Times correspondent G. L. Steer reported, "The object of the bombardment seemingly was the demoralization of the civilian population."
Academic text (2005) -
And signs of demoralization have begun to appear in the backbone of the force—its junior and middle-rank officers.
Academic text (2000) -
The team's demoralization was evident after their third consecutive loss in the tournament.
Synonyms
4
8.3
A strong feeling of sadness and loss of hope after something bad
4
7.0
A feeling of disappointment when you learn that something you believed is not true
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3.6
A feeling of lost confidence that makes you want to stop trying
A feeling of losing hope and confidence
A feeling of being discouraged and without much hope
A feeling of sadness and low energy
A feeling of being sad or low
Antonyms
How Demoralized
Surface Forms
Morphology
demoralization = demoralize (semi-transparent) = de + moral + ize + ation
Formally built from demoralize → demoralization, but learners may confuse 'moral' (ethical) with 'morale' (spirit), so the personal-discouragement sense is not fully predictable.
Etymology
Demoralization comes from de- 'remove' and morale 'spirit' or 'confidence'. So, it is like taking away people's spirit or confidence, leaving them discouraged and low on energy.