demoralization
dɪˌmɔrəlɪˈzeɪʃən-
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demoralization
destroying the moral basis for a doctrine or policy -
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demoralization
depression resulting from an undermining of your morale -
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demoralization
a state of disorder and confusion "his inconsistency resulted in the demoralization of his staff"
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Demoralization
The act of corrupting or subverting morals. Especially: The act of corrupting or subverting discipline, courage, hope, etc., or the state of being corrupted or subverted in discipline, courage, etc.; as, the demoralization of an army or navy.
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demoralization
The act of demoralizing, or the state of being demoralized. Also spelled demoralisation.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary Cf. F. démoralisation,
The unrealistically gorgeous women on magazine covers are collectively demoralizing females around the world. columbiamissourian.com
It was a story that repeated itself all over the rust belt, but Youngstown was particularly demoralized -- and fragmented. inc.com
During layoffs, the effect of 'bumping rights' on the workplace is more than demoralizing. governing.com
After leading 7-1 and 10-2, the Rays surrender 13 in a demoralizing eighth inning. sptimes.com
White Sox's final out of a demoralizing 10-4 loss Saturday at. sbt.com
Dintle Zulu wanted something better for her only child than the worn classrooms, demoralized teachers and defiant students she had faced herself. theskanner.com
Many conservatives are understandably demoralized by last month's election returns. ashingtontimes.com
The Jets' special teams units have been a strength this season, but by the first quarter of Sunday's 30-9 loss to the Dolphins, the team had already given up two demoralizing plays -- and a ton of momentum. espn.go.com
ArtPrize experience ' disrespectful and demoralizing'. zzm13.com
One of the great and noble pursuits of humankind, the quest for scientific knowledge is also one of the most dangerous, frustrating, ego-driven, transcendent, sublime, dirty, long, demoralizing, inspiring you get the idea. kcrw.com
They say sales have plummeted since the second game, and fans are demoralized. ksn.com
The Paperboy plays at hardcore , to demoralizing results. montereycountyweekly.com
TALLAHASSEE, Florida — For a team that won the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament in March, suffering three straight losses at home was demoralizing. therepublic.com
Taliban demoralized and changing sides, military says. ashingtontimes.com
Four straight losses against non-FBS competition has seriously demoralized this team, and I'm not sure they'll be able to recover. blog.mlive.com
In the last part of the war he fought against troops demoralized by an almost unbroken chain of disasters. "The Life of Napoleon I (Volumes, 1 and 2)" by
It is not only immoral, but it generates demoralization. "Lippincott's Magazine of Popular Literature and Science" by
These caused many thinkers to predict a coming period of demoralization in literature. "Books and Habits from the Lectures of Lafcadio Hearn" by
One cup of wine is good for a woman, two are disgraceful, three demoralizing, and four brutalizing. "Hebraic Literature; Translations from the Talmud, Midrashim and Kabbala" by
This was a very wrong and demoralizing notion, if it were entertained to any considerable extent. "The History of the Great Irish Famine of 1847 (3rd ed.) (1902)" by
There are hundreds of his associates who can do it just as well; and he is necessarily obliged to face demoralizing competition. "The Promise Of American Life" by
Two badly demoralized hartebeeste stamped out into the open and away; two only. "African Camp Fires" by
It was an utterly demoralized mob. "Lippincott's Magazine of Popular Literature and Science, Vol. XII, No. 28. July, 1873." by
The boys inside were demoralized by waiting. "The Hoosier Schoolmaster" by
Therefore a period of discouragement and demoralization followed. "On Commando" by
And HAUTEUR ill-advised,
The noblest crew upon the Blue
May be demoralized.
The farmer clamored for relief;
And prayed right hard to understand
What witchcraft now possessed his land;
Why house and farm in misery grew
Since he nailed up that “lucky” shoe.