adjective

demoralized

Demoralized (adjective) means having lost confidence, morale, or hope. Example: “The team looked demoralized after their third straight loss.”

adjective

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 notes

In plain EnglishFeeling discouraged or drained of spirit and confidence.

UK vs US

British English also spells this demoralised.

Common pairings

feel demoralized demoralized workforce

more demoralized comparative, most demoralized superlative

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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.