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Definitions for demoralization
de·mor·al·iza·tion
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Princeton's WordNet
demoralization, demoralisationnoun
destroying the moral basis for a doctrine or policy
demoralization, demoralisationnoun
a state of disorder and confusion
"his inconsistency resulted in the demoralization of his staff"
demoralization, demoralisationnoun
depression resulting from an undermining of your morale
Wiktionary
demoralizationnoun
The act of corrupting or subverting morale. Especially: The act of corrupting or subverting discipline, courage, hope, etc., or the state of being corrupted or subverted in discipline, courage, etc.; as, the demoralization of an army or navy.
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demoralization
Demoralization is the process or state of being weakened or disheartened, often relating to confidence, courage, or hope. It usually occurs due to repeated failures, setbacks, or distressing events, leading to feelings of despair, depression, or hopelessness. This can occur in individuals or groups, such as in an organization or even an entire society.
Webster Dictionary
Demoralizationnoun
the act of corrupting or subverting morals. Especially: The act of corrupting or subverting discipline, courage, hope, etc., or the state of being corrupted or subverted in discipline, courage, etc.; as, the demoralization of an army or navy
Etymology: [Cf. F. dmoralisation.]
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of demoralization in Chaldean Numerology is: 7
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of demoralization in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9
Examples of demoralization in a Sentence
It’s a litany of things, but it perhaps boils down to the systematic demoralization of the police department.
I was to learn later in life that we tend to meet any new situation by reorganizing and a wonderful method it can be for creating the illusion of progress while producing confusion, inefficiency, and demoralization.
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