DEMORALIZATION

demoralization, demoralisation

(noun) destroying the moral basis for a doctrine or policy

demoralization, demoralisation

(noun) depression resulting from an undermining of your morale

demoralization, demoralisation

(noun) a state of disorder and confusion; “his inconsistency resulted in the demoralization of his staff”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

demoralization (countable and uncountable, plural demoralizations)

The act of corrupting or subverting morale, discipline, courage, hope, etc, or the state of being corrupted or subverted in morale.

Source: Wiktionary


De*mor`al*i*za"tion, n. Etym: [Cf. F. démoralisation.]

Definition: 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.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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