Demoralizing

Pronunciation: /dɪˈmɔːrəˌlaɪzɪŋ/

Demoralizing (adjective)

  1. Making someone feel less confident or hopeful about something.

Examples

  • The constant criticism was demoralizing for the team.
  • The demoralizing news made everyone feel sad and defeated.

Common collocations: demoralizing experience, demoralizing feedback, demoralizing atmosphere