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demotivating

/diːˈməʊ.tɪ.veɪ.tɪŋ/

/diˈmoʊ.t̬ɪ.veɪ.tɪŋ/

Translations

demotivateverb

demotivating

Gerund

demotivated

Past Simple

demotivated

Past Participle

demotivating

Gerund

/diːˈməʊ.tɪ.veɪt/

/diˈmoʊ.t̬ɪ.veɪt/

Used chiefly as a transitive verb meaning to reduce someone’s motivation.

Repeated failures can demotivate even the most determined learners.

Des échecs répétés peuvent démotiver même les apprenants les plus déterminés.

Synonyms

put off

Antonyms

demotivateverb

To cause someone to lose enthusiasm, interest, or drive to act.

Repeated failures can demotivate even the most determined learners.