demoralizing

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

ruОписание чего-то, что вызывает потерю уверенности, надежды или боевого духа.esQue causa pérdida de confianza, esperanza o ánimo; que desalienta o desmoraliza a alguien.frQui fait perdre confiance, espoir ou moral ; qui décourage ou abat.deBeschreibt etwas, das Mut, Zuversicht oder Hoffnung raubt und dadurch entmutigend oder niederdrückend wirkt.ptAlgo que causa a perda de confiança, esperança ou ânimo, geralmente deixando a pessoa desanimada ou sem forças. Pode se referir a uma situação, notícia ou atitude que abala o moral.zh形容某事物使人失去信心、希望或士气，令人沮丧、泄气。arوصف لما يسبب فقدان الثقة أو الأمل أو الروح المعنوية. ويشير إلى ما يُضعف العزيمة ويُثبط الهمة.

1. Causing loss of confidence B2 formal

   Making someone feel less confident, hopeful, or enthusiastic.

   • The team's repeated losses were demoralizing for the players.
   • Receiving a rejection letter can be very demoralizing.
   • The constant criticism from the manager was demoralizing for the staff.

   ruДеморализующийesdesmoralizadorfrdémoralisantdeDemoralisierendptDesmoralizantezh令人泄气的arمُثَبِّط للعَزِيمَة

   Synonymes: crushingdauntingdiscouragingdishearteningdismayingdispiritingsoul-destroyingunnerving

   Antonymes: encouraginginspiringmotivatinguplifting

2. Discouraging or disheartening B2 formal

   Causing someone to lose spirit or motivation.

   • The demoralizing news about the budget cuts affected everyone.
   • It was demoralizing to see all their hard work go to waste.
   • The long wait for a response was demoralizing for the applicants.

   ruДеморализующийesdesmoralizadorfrdécourageant, démoralisantdeDemoralisierendptDesmoralizantezh令人泄气的arمُثَبِّط للعَزيمة

   Synonymes: dauntingdepressingdiscouragingdishearteningdismayingdispiriting

   Antonymes: encouraginginspiringmotivatinguplifting

• more demoralizing comparative form
• most demoralizing superlative form

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

ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения действия, вызывающего у кого-либо потерю уверенности, надежды или боевого духа; обескураживать.esVerbo que significa hacer que alguien pierda la confianza, la esperanza o la moral; desanimar o desalentar a una persona o grupo.frVerbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de faire perdre à quelqu'un sa confiance, son espoir ou son moral ; décourager fortement, abattre le moral.deVerb, das beschreibt, jemandem die Zuversicht, Hoffnung oder den Kampfgeist zu nehmen; jemanden entmutigen.ptVerbo usado para indicar a ação de fazer alguém perder a confiança, a esperança ou o ânimo; desanimar ou abalar o moral de alguém.zh动词，指使某人丧失信心、希望或士气；使人气馁、沮丧。arفعل يُستخدم للإشارة إلى إضعاف روح الشخص المعنوية أو ثقته أو أمله أو عزيمته، أو إفقاده الحماس والتصميم.

1. Lower morale B2 formal

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

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

   ruДеморализоватьesDesmoralizar (bajar la moral)frdémoraliserdeDemoralisierenptDesmoralizarzh使士气低落arتحطيم المعنويات

   Synonymes: crushdampendeflatedepressdiscouragedisheartendispiritsapunnerve

   Antonymes: cheerencourageinspiremotivateuplift

2. Discourage or dishearten B2 formal

   To make someone feel less enthusiastic or determined.

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

   ruДеморализоватьesDesmoralizarfrdécourager, démoraliserdeDemoralisierenptDesmoralizarzh使气馁arإضعاف المعنويات

   Synonymes: crushdauntdejectdiscouragedisheartendismaydispiritundermineunmanweaken

   Antonymes: cheerencourageinspiremotivate

• demoralised past participle
• demoralized past participle
• demoralised past simple
• demoralized past simple
• demoralising present participle
• demoralizing present participle
• demoralises third person singular
• demoralizes third person singular