demoralisation

• Substantivo que designa o estado de desordem e confusão, o abatimento ou a perda de ânimo resultante do enfraquecimento do moral de uma pessoa ou grupo, bem como a ação de destruir a base moral de uma doutrina ou política.

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.

   Estado de desordem e confusão

   • 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.

   Sinônimoschaosconfusiondisarraydisorderturmoil

   Antônimosdisciplineorderorganisationstructure

2. Depression from undermined moraleC1formal

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

   Desmoralização

   • 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.

   Sinônimosdejectiondespairdespondencydiscouragementdisheartenmentdispiritednessdownheartednesshopelessnesslow spirits

   Antônimosconfidenceencouragementinspirationmoralemotivation

3. Destroying moral basisC2formal

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

   Destruição da base moral

   • 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.

   Sinônimoscorruptiondebasementdegradationperversionsubversion