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demoralization

de·mo·ra·lization

UK/dɪˌmɒɹəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/ US/dɪˌmɔrʌlɪˈzeɪʃʌn/ uncommon

noun

1.

destroying the moral basis for a doctrine or policy

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2.

a state of disorder and confusion

  • “his inconsistency resulted in the demoralization of his staff”
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3.

depression resulting from an undermining of your morale

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Origin

From demoralize + -ation.

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