demoralization

• 指使某人丧失信心或士气的行为或过程，常导致混乱、困惑或沮丧的状态。

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

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1. Loss of moraleC1formal

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

   士气低落

   • 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.

   同义词dejectiondepressiondespondencydiscouragementdisheartenmentdismaydispiritednessdownheartednesshopelessness

   反义词confidenceencouragementmorale

2. Disorder and confusionC1formal

   A state of disorder, confusion, or disarray.

   混乱与涣散

   • 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.

   同义词chaosconfusiondisarraydisorderdisorganizationdisruptionturmoil

   反义词disciplineorderorganizationsystem

3. Undermining of moral basisC2formal

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

   道德基础的破坏

   • 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.

   同义词corruptiondebasementdegradationerosionperversionsubversion