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demotivation

mo·ti·va·tion
D d

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [moh-tuh-vey-shuh n]
    • /ˌmoʊ təˈveɪ ʃən/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [moh-tuh-vey-shuh n]
    • /ˌmoʊ təˈveɪ ʃən/

Definitions of demotivation word

  • noun demotivation the act of demotivating 3
  • noun demotivation the condition of being without motivation 2
  • noun demotivation the act or an instance of motivating, or providing with a reason to act in a certain way: I don't understand what her motivation was for quitting her job. Synonyms: motive, inspiration, inducement, cause, impetus. 1
  • noun demotivation the state or condition of being motivated or having a strong reason to act or accomplish something: We know that these students have strong motivation to learn. 1
  • noun demotivation something that motivates; inducement; incentive: Clearly, the company's long-term motivation is profit. 1
  • noun demotivation Feeling or state of being demotivated. 1
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Origin of demotivation

First appearance:

before 1870
One of the 26% newest English words
First recorded in 1870-75; motive + -ation

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Parts of speech for Demotivation

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Demotivation

demotivation popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 88% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 58% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Synonyms for demotivation

noun demotivation

  • demoralisation — Alternative spelling of demoralization.
  • demoralization — to deprive (a person or persons) of spirit, courage, discipline, etc.; destroy the morale of: The continuous barrage demoralized the infantry.
  • discouragement — an act or instance of discouraging.
  • dishearten — to depress the hope, courage, or spirits of; discourage.
  • deterrence — Deterrence is the prevention of something, especially war or crime, by having something such as weapons or punishment to use as a threat.
All 6 Synonyms of demotivation

Antonyms for demotivation

noun demotivation

  • motivation — the act or an instance of motivating, or providing with a reason to act in a certain way: I don't understand what her motivation was for quitting her job. Synonyms: motive, inspiration, inducement, cause, impetus.
Just one Antonym for demotivation

Top questions with demotivation

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