demoralization

Definition of Demoralization in English :

1. demoralisation, demoralization

destroying the moral basis for a doctrine or policy

2. demoralisation, demoralization

a state of disorder and confusion

Example Sentences:
'his inconsistency resulted in the demoralization of his staff'

3. demoralisation, demoralization

depression resulting from an undermining of your morale

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Demoralization

verb (transitive)

1.

to undermine the morale of; dishearten

he was demoralized by his defeat

2.

to debase morally; corrupt

3.

to throw into confusion

verb transitiveWord forms: deˈmoralˌized or deˈmoralˌizing

1. Rare

to corrupt the morals of; deprave

2.

to lower the morale of; weaken the spirit, courage, discipline, or staying power of

3.

to throw into confusion

tr.v. de·mor·al·ized, de·mor·al·iz·ing, de·mor·al·iz·es

1. To undermine the confidence or morale of; dishearten: an inconsistent policy that demoralized the staff.

2. To put into disorder; confuse.

3. To debase the morals of; corrupt.