Noun: demoralization di,mor-u-lu'zey-shun [N. Amer], di,mó-ru-lI'zey-shun [Brit]
- Depression resulting from an undermining of your morale
"The constant criticism led to the demoralization of the entire team";
- demoralisation [Brit]
- Destroying the moral basis for a doctrine or policy
"The constant scandals led to the demoralization of the entire political party";
- demoralisation [Brit]
- A state of disorder and confusion
"his inconsistency resulted in the demoralization of his staff";
- demoralisation [Brit]
Derived forms: demoralizations
Type of: confusion, debasement, degradation, depression
Encyclopedia: Demoralization