demoralizing
/dɪˈmɔrəˌlaɪzɪŋ/
adjective
- Causing someone to lose confidence, hope, or spirit; discouraging.
- A demoralizing work environment can lead to high employee turnover.
- The constant rejection letters from jobs were demoralizing, but she kept applying.
- Losing the championship game in the final seconds was a demoralizing experience for the whole team.
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verb
- Present participle of demoralize: causing someone to lose confidence or hope.
- By spreading rumors, she is demoralizing the entire office.
- The coach is demoralizing the players by yelling at them for every mistake.
- The endless rain is demoralizing the campers, who haven't seen the sun in days.