demoralize (디**모**럴라이즈) — to cause someone to lose confidence or hope; to weaken the morale of
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to cause someone to lose confidence or hope; to weaken the morale of
Pronunciation (IPA): /dɪˈmɔːrəlaɪz/
Korean meaning: 사기를 꺾다, 의기소침하게 만들다
Korean pronunciation: 디**모**럴라이즈
Example Sentences
- The boss's constant micromanaging demoralized even the most enthusiastic employees.
- Getting zero likes on his cooking photos completely demoralized the aspiring food blogger.
- The series of defeats demoralized the once-confident chess champion.
demoralize
VERB//dɪˈmɔːrəlaɪz//
to cause someone to lose confidence or hope; to weaken the morale of
a young basketball player sits slumped on the bench with shoulders drooped and head hanging low. The player stares down at the floor while holding a basketball loosely in both hands. A tough coach stands nearby pointing toward the exit door with a dismissive expression. The coach's harsh gesture and cold facial expression show he just cut the player from the team. Other players in the background look away uncomfortably while some shake their heads sympathetically. The teammate's concerned faces reflect the heavy atmosphere of disappointment. someone losing confidence and hope after being rejected
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From French 'démoraliser', meaning to destroy or undermine morality. The word evolved from its original sense of corrupting moral principles to the modern meaning of discouraging or crushing someone's spirit.
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📝Examples
“The boss's constant micromanaging demoralized even the most enthusiastic employees.”
“Getting zero likes on his cooking photos completely demoralized the aspiring food blogger.”
“The series of defeats demoralized the once-confident chess champion.”
“Her mother's comment about her singing voice demoralized her so much that she quit the school choir.”
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