adjective
demoralized
adjective
1
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
Word Forms
more demoralized comparative, most demoralized superlative
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Rhymes for demoralized
sized
prized
baptized
utilized
civilized
idealized
organized
oversized
localized
motorized
mobilized
energized
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