demoralized
|de-mor-al-ized|
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/dɪˈmɔːrəˌlaɪzd/
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/dɪˈmɒrəˌlaɪzd/
(demoralize)
loss of morale
Etymology
Etymology Information
'demoralize' originates from French, specifically the word 'démoraliser,' where 'dé-' meant 'away' and 'moraliser' meant 'to moralize.'
Historical Evolution
'démoraliser' transformed into the English word 'demoralize' in the 19th century.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to corrupt morals,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to dishearten or discourage.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
past tense or past participle form of 'demoralize'.
The constant criticism demoralized the employees.
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Adjective 1
having lost confidence or hope; disheartened.
The team felt demoralized after their defeat.
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