adjective
demoralized
Demoralized (adjective) means having lost confidence, morale, or hope. Example: “The team looked demoralized after their third straight loss.”
adjective
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Having lost confidence, morale, or hope.
"The team looked demoralized after their third straight loss."
"Staff felt demoralized following the round of layoffs."
How to use demoralized
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishFeeling discouraged or drained of spirit and confidence.
UK vs US
British English also spells this demoralised.
Common pairings
feel demoralized
demoralized workforce
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more demoralized
- Superlative
- most demoralized
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Synonyms
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Rhymes for demoralized
sized
prized
baptized
utilized
notarized
polarized
civilized
idealized
organized
oversized
localized
motorized
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Frequently asked questions
What does “demoralized” mean?
The word “demoralized” means having lost confidence, morale, or hope. In plain terms, feeling discouraged or drained of spirit and confidence.
How do you use “demoralized” in a sentence?
Here is “demoralized” used in a sentence: “The team looked demoralized after their third straight loss.”
What part of speech is “demoralized”?
“Demoralized” is an adjective.
What is the meaning of demoralized?
"demoralized" (adjective) means having lost confidence, morale, or hope.
