demoralisation

• Nom désignant un état de désordre et de confusion, un abattement résultant d'une perte de moral, ou l'action de saper les fondements moraux d'une doctrine ou d'une politique.

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.

   Désorganisation

   • 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.

   Synonymeschaosconfusiondisarraydisorderturmoil

   Antonymesdisciplineorderorganisationstructure

2. Depression from undermined moraleC1formal

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

   démoralisation

   • 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.

   Synonymesdejectiondespairdespondencydiscouragementdisheartenmentdispiritednessdownheartednesshopelessnesslow spirits

   Antonymesconfidenceencouragementinspirationmoralemotivation

3. Destroying moral basisC2formal

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

   Démoralisation (au sens de destruction des fondements moraux)

   • 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.

   Synonymescorruptiondebasementdegradationperversionsubversion