demoralization

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The act of corrupting or subverting morale, discipline, courage, hope, etc., or the state of being corrupted or subverted in morale.
  2. The act degrading the moral value of something.

Pronunciation

/dɪˌmɒɹəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Wodencafe-demoralization.wav

Word forms

demoralization demoralizations demoralisation

Etymology

From demoralize + -ation.

Related words

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