demoralising

/dɪˈmɔrəˌlaɪzɪŋ/
adjective
  1. Causing someone to lose confidence, hope, or spirit; discouraging.
    • She found the constant criticism from her boss demoralising.
    • The long, cold winter was demoralising for the whole community.
    • The team's fifth loss in a row was demoralising for everyone.
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