demoralisation

• Zustand der Entmutigung, Mutlosigkeit und Auflösung der Moral, der durch die Untergrabung des moralischen Zusammenhalts oder der Grundsätze einer Person oder Gruppe entsteht; auch der Vorgang dieser Zersetzung.

A noun referring to a state of disorder and confusion, depression resulting from an undermining of one's morale, or the act of destroying the moral basis for a doctrine or policy.

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1. State of disorder and confusionC1formal

   A condition where order and structure break down, leading to chaos and disarray.

   Zustand der Unordnung und Verwirrung

   • The sudden resignation of the CEO led to demoralisation within the company.
   • The army suffered from demoralisation after the unexpected defeat.
   • Political scandals often cause demoralisation among the public.

   Synonymechaosconfusiondisarraydisorderturmoil

   Antonymedisciplineorderorganisationstructure

2. Depression from undermined moraleC1formal

   A feeling of hopelessness or loss of confidence resulting from a blow to one's spirit or motivation.

   Demoralisierung

   • The team experienced demoralisation after losing the championship game.
   • Constant criticism can lead to demoralisation in the workplace.
   • She felt a deep sense of demoralisation after her project was rejected.

   Synonymedejectiondespairdespondencydiscouragementdisheartenmentdispiritednessdownheartednesshopelessnesslow spirits

   Antonymeconfidenceencouragementinspirationmoralemotivation

3. Destroying moral basisC2formal

   The act of undermining the ethical or moral foundation of a doctrine, policy, or belief system.

   Zerstörung der moralischen Grundlage

   • The propaganda campaign aimed at the demoralisation of the opposing ideology.
   • The demoralisation of the peace treaty's principles was a slow process.
   • Critics accused the government of demoralisation of the educational system's values.

   Synonymecorruptiondebasementdegradationperversionsubversion