demoralising

de·mor·al·ize

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [dih-mawr-uh-lahyz, -mor-]
- /dɪˈmɔr əˌlaɪz, -ˈmɒr-/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [dih-mawr-uh-lahyz, -mor-]
- /dɪˈmɔr əˌlaɪz, -ˈmɒr-/

Definitions of demoralising word

verb with object demoralising 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 demoralising 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 demoralising to corrupt or undermine the morals of. 1
noun demoralising Present participle of demoralise. 1
adjective demoralising disheartening. 0

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Origin of demoralising

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 Demoralising

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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demoralising 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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Synonyms for demoralising

adjective demoralising

disheartening — to depress the hope, courage, or spirits of; discourage.
discouraging — to deprive of courage, hope, or confidence; dishearten; dispirit.
depressing — Something that is depressing makes you feel sad and disappointed.
dispiriting — to deprive of spirit, hope, enthusiasm, etc.; depress; discourage; dishearten.
crushing — A crushing defeat, burden, or disappointment is a very great or severe one.

noun demoralising

intimidation — to make timid; fill with fear.

All 13 Synonyms of demoralising

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