demoralizing
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6.7
- adjective
- /dɪˈmɔːrəlaɪzɪŋ/
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desmoralizante
- "It's been a demoralizing year."
- demoralizing effect
They say depressing and demoralizing things, but they aren't mean.
- They say depressing and demoralizing things, but they aren't mean.
- Because that is something that is such, so demoralizing and it drains you.
- Now we're seeing the, the new agendas come in and that's and that's demoralizing.
- And it's not just bad for your health, it's demoralizing.
- You have to have a line because you, you over extend and it's it's demoralizing.
- And all of these reasons are why these relationships can feel so, so demoralizing and feel like they're hollowing you out.
- President, that that run was demoralizing, just like every other run I've ever done in my life.
- It was it was demoralizing, but she was still kind to me, right?
- So they, they, they have the old guy have a Chapel and that's demoralizing enough for that fashion.
- But it was that, that it was demoralising, like it was horrendous through and we've held on and we've done well.
Examples
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The constant criticism from her peers was demoralizing and affected her confidence.
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People describe this state of work as frustrating, draining, demoralizing and exhausting.
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Searching for work and coming up with nothing is a demoralizing experience.
Academic text (2006) -
Her response was always so demoralizing.
Fiction book (1993) -
And I have a good deal of help; without help, it would be completely demoralizing and destructive.
Academic text (2008) -
Four hours had produced a drastic and demoralizing change.
Fiction book (1992) -
At best, a search is a demoralizing experience; care should be taken to minimize embarrassment to the student as much as possible.
Academic text (2003) -
They have all the characteristics required to be extremely demoralizing to those who have to face them.
Blog text (14) -
Wednesday's debate had to be one of the most demoralizing experiences that Democrats could have had in recent years.
Blog text (23) -
We must replace our current system of contracts and conditions of service, which are dysfunctional and demoralizing.
Blog text (24)
Synonyms
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4.1
To make someone feel sad and lose hope
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5.2
Causing someone to lose confidence or hope
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3.9
Causing someone to feel less confident or hopeful about trying something
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5.3
To make someone lose hope or confidence
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7.2
To make someone feel afraid or less confident
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6.3
To make someone lose hope or confidence
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6.0
To slowly make someone lose belief in their own ability
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7.6
To make someone lose hope or confidence
Antonyms
How Demoralizing
Surface Forms
Morphology
demoralizing = demoralize (semi-transparent) = de + moral + ize + ing
The adjective is a regular -ing form built straightforwardly from the verb 'demoralize'.
Etymology
Demoralizing comes from the part de- meaning 'down' or 'away' and the word morale meaning 'spirit' or 'confidence'. So, something demoralizing is anything that takes away people's courage or hope.