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- [dih-mawr-uh-lahyz, -mor-]
- /dɪˈmɔr əˌlaɪz, -ˈmɒr-/
- /dɪˈmɒr.ə.laɪz/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [dih-mawr-uh-lahyz, -mor-]
- /dɪˈmɔr əˌlaɪz, -ˈmɒr-/
Definitions of demoralised word
- verb with object demoralised to deprive (a person or persons) of spirit, courage, discipline, etc.; destroy the morale of: The continuous barrage demoralized the infantry. 1
- verb with object demoralised to throw (a person) into disorder or confusion; bewilder: We were so demoralized by that one wrong turn that we were lost for hours. 1
- verb with object demoralised to corrupt or undermine the morals of. 1
- noun demoralised Simple past tense and past participle of demoralise. 1
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Origin of demoralised
First appearance:
before 1785 One of the 44% newest English words
From the French word démoraliser, dating back to 1785-95. See de-, moral, -ize
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Parts of speech for Demoralised
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demoralised popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 66% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for demoralised
adjective demoralised
- disheartened — to depress the hope, courage, or spirits of; discourage.
- dispirited — discouraged; dejected; disheartened; gloomy.
- downhearted — dejected; depressed; discouraged.
- discouraged — to deprive of courage, hope, or confidence; dishearten; dispirit.
- deflated — having lost confidence, hope, or optimism
Antonyms for demoralised
adjective demoralised
- optimistic — disposed to take a favorable view of events or conditions and to expect the most favorable outcome.
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