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demoralizing

UK
/dɪˈmɒrəlaɪzɪŋ/
US
/dɪˈmɔːrəlaɪzɪŋ/

Translations

demoralizingadjective
more demoralizing
Comp.
most demoralizing
Super.
UK
/dɪˈmɒr.ə.laɪ.zɪŋ/
US
/dɪˈmɔr.ə.laɪ.zɪŋ/
The constant criticism from her boss was demoralizing.
Les critiques constantes de son patron étaient démoralisantes.
Additional translations
décourageantSe dit surtout d’une situation ou d’un comportement qui enlève l’envie d’agir ou l’espoir.
Synonyms
discouraging
dejecting
dispiriting
disheartening
deflating
dismaying
Antonyms
inspiring
uplifting
encouraging
demoralizeverb

demoralizing

Gerund

demoralized
Past Simple
demoralized
Past Participle
demoralizing
Gerund
UK
/dɪˈmɒrəlaɪz/
US
/dɪˈmɔːrəlaɪz/
The constant criticism from his boss began to demoralize him, affecting his performance at work.
Les critiques constantes de son patron ont commencé à le démoraliser, ce qui a nui à ses performances au travail.
Additional translations
démoraliserAu sens de corrompre le moral ou l’intégrité дисциплины d’un groupe.
Synonyms
discourage
dishearten
weaken
sap
undermine
disparage
deject
dismay
Antonyms
uplift
inspire
encourage

Definitions

demoralizingadjective
Causing someone to lose confidence or hope; disheartening.
The constant criticism from her boss was demoralizing, making her doubt her abilities.
demoralizeverb
To cause someone to lose confidence or hope; to dishearten.
The constant criticism from his boss began to demoralize him, affecting his performance at work.
To corrupt the morals, discipline, or integrity of (a person or group).
Rampant corruption threatened to demoralize the police force.
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