demoralization

/dɪˌmɔrələˈzeɪʃən/
noun
  1. A state of having lost confidence, hope, or spirit; discouragement.
    • The team's demoralization was obvious in their lack of effort.
    • The soldiers suffered from demoralization after months of defeat.
    • Widespread demoralization spread through the company after the layoffs.
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