Definition

In a way that causes someone to lose confidence or hope.

Example

The team's constant losses affected their performance demoralizingly.

Conversation

I found that losing the match felt really demoralizingly frustrating.

It’s tough when you put in so much effort and it doesn’t pay off.

Yeah, I just wish we could bounce back without feeling so down about it.

Totally, but we can use it as motivation to train harder next time!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Demoralizingly → It is formed from "de-" (meaning down or away), "moral" (from Latin "moralis", meaning relating to manners or ethics), and "-izing" (a suffix indicating the process of making). The word describes the process of taking away moral strength or confidence, leading to a state of discouragement.

Memory Tip

Think of 'taking away' ('de-') someone's 'moral' strength, which helps you remember that 'demoralizingly' means in a way that discourages or weakens morale.

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