demoralization

• Nom désignant le processus ou l'état de perte de confiance ou de moral, conduisant souvent à un sentiment de désordre, de confusion ou d'abattement.

A noun referring to the process of undermining confidence or morale, often resulting in a state of disorder, confusion, or depression.

indénombrable

1. Loss of moraleC1formal

   A state of depression or loss of confidence resulting from an undermining of one's morale.

   démoralisation

   • The team's demoralization was evident after the third consecutive loss.
   • Prolonged criticism can lead to demoralization among employees.
   • The demoralization of the troops was a major concern for the commander.

   Synonymesdejectiondepressiondespondencydiscouragementdisheartenmentdismaydispiritednessdownheartednesshopelessness

   Antonymesconfidenceencouragementmorale

2. Disorder and confusionC1formal

   A state of disorder, confusion, or disarray.

   Démoralisation, désarroi

   • The sudden change in leadership caused demoralization within the organization.
   • The demoralization of the department was clear from the lack of coordination.
   • Economic instability often leads to social demoralization.

   Synonymeschaosconfusiondisarraydisorderdisorganizationdisruptionturmoil

   Antonymesdisciplineorderorganizationsystem

3. Undermining of moral basisC2formal

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

   Démoralisation (au sens de destruction des fondements moraux)

   • The demoralization of the educational system was a slow process.
   • Critics argued that the new law contributed to the demoralization of public trust.
   • The demoralization of traditional values was a key theme in the debate.

   Synonymescorruptiondebasementdegradationerosionperversionsubversion