Demoralized Meaning in English
word · lemma: demoralize
dɪˈmɔɹəˌɫaɪzd
di-MOR-uh-lized
dɪˈmɒrəlʌɪzd
di-MOR-uh-lyzd
Definition
Feeling a loss of confidence, hope, or spirit, usually because of difficulties or setbacks.
Usage & Nuances
Often used in emotional or motivational contexts. It is more formal than 'down' or 'discouraged.' Common with phrases like 'feel demoralized,' 'become demoralized.' Not usually used about trivial problems.
Spanish: desmoralizadoPortuguese (BR): desmoralizadoPortuguese (PT): desmoralizadoChinese (Simplified): 士气低落的 - 气馁的Chinese (Traditional): 士氣低落的 - 氣餒的Hindi: हतोत्साहितArabic: محبط - فاقد الروح المعنويةBengali: মানসিকভাবে ভেঙে পড়া - হতাশ হওয়াRussian: подавленный - деморализованныйJapanese: 意気消沈した - 士気をくじかれたVietnamese: mất tinh thần - nản lòngKorean: 의욕을 잃은 - 사기가 꺾인Turkish: moralı bozulmuş - cesareti kırılmışUrdu: حوصلہ ہار جانا - مایوس ہوناIndonesian: kehilangan semangat - putus asa
Example Sentences
She felt demoralized after failing the test.
basic
The team looked demoralized when they lost the game.
basic
He was demoralized by the negative feedback.
basic
Many workers became demoralized after the company announced more layoffs.
natural
Don’t get demoralized; things will improve soon.
natural
After so many setbacks, it's easy to feel demoralized, but don't give up.
natural