Demoralize

Pronunciation: /dɪˈmɔrəˌlaɪz/

Definitions of demoralize

verb to deprive of spirit, courage, discipline, etc.; destroy the morale of

Example Sentences

A1 The negative feedback from his boss demoralized him.

A2 Constant criticism can demoralize even the most confident person.

B1 The team's loss in the championship demoralized them, but they vowed to come back stronger next season.

B2 The company's decision to cut benefits demoralized many employees, leading to a decrease in productivity.

C1 The constant setbacks in her research demoralized the scientist, but she persevered and eventually made a breakthrough.

C2 The political scandal demoralized the entire nation, leading to widespread protests and calls for change.

Examples of demoralize in a Sentence

formal The constant criticism from her supervisor began to demoralize the team.

informal Failing the exam really demoralized him.

slang Getting dumped by his girlfriend totally demoralized him.

figurative The unexpected loss of their star player demoralized the entire team.

Grammatical Forms of demoralize

• past tense: demoralized
• plural: demoralizes
• comparative: more demoralizing
• superlative: most demoralizing
• present tense: demoralize
• future tense: will demoralize
• perfect tense: has demoralized
• continuous tense: is demoralizing
• singular: demoralize
• positive degree: demoralizing
• infinitive: to demoralize
• gerund: demoralizing
• participle: demoralized

Origin and Evolution of demoralize

First Known Use: 1650 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'demoralize' originated from the Latin word 'moralis' meaning 'pertaining to morals'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe a loss of morale or confidence in a military context, the word 'demoralize' has evolved to also refer to a general sense of discouragement or disheartenment in various situations.