demoralising

• Beschreibt etwas, das Mut, Zuversicht oder Hoffnung nimmt und entmutigend wirkt.

Describes something that causes a loss of confidence, hope, or spirit; disheartening.

1. Destructive of morale and self-relianceB2formal

   Causing a loss of confidence, hope, or spirit; making someone feel less capable or motivated.

   Demoralisierend

   • The team's repeated losses were demoralising for the players.
   • Receiving constant criticism can be very demoralising for employees.
   • The long and difficult journey proved demoralising for the explorers.

   Synonymecrushingdauntingdebilitatingdepressingdiscouragingdishearteningdismayingdispiritingunnerving

   Antonymecheeringencouraginginspiringmotivatingreassuringuplifting

• Verb, das beschreibt, jemandem die Zuversicht, Hoffnung oder den Kampfgeist zu nehmen; jemanden entmutigen.

A verb used to indicate the act of causing someone to lose confidence, hope, or spirit; to dishearten.

1. Lower moraleB2formal

   To cause someone to lose confidence, hope, or spirit.

   Demoralisieren

   • The constant criticism demoralized the team.
   • Losing the championship game demoralized the players.
   • The harsh working conditions demoralized the employees.

   Synonymecrushdampendeflatedepressdiscouragedisheartendispiritsapunnerve

   Antonymecheerencourageinspiremotivateuplift

2. Discourage or disheartenB2formal

   To make someone feel less enthusiastic or determined.

   Demoralisieren

   • The repeated failures demoralized him completely.
   • Negative feedback can demoralize even the most dedicated workers.
   • The lack of progress demoralized the research team.

   Synonymecrushdauntdejectdiscouragedisheartendismaydispiritundermineunmanweaken

   Antonymecheerencourageinspiremotivate