demoralizing 1 of 2

adjective

Definition of demoralizingnext
as in discouraging

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demoralizing

2 of 2

verb

present participle of demoralize
1
as in paralyzing
to deprive of courage or confidence the mere sight of the forbidding cliffs demoralized the climbers

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2
as in frustrating
to lessen the courage or confidence of we refused to be demoralized by our humiliating defeat and vowed to come roaring back the following week

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as in degrading
to lower in character, dignity, or quality felt society as a whole has been demoralized by the widespread availability of pornography

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for demoralizing
  1. paralyzing
  2. discouraging
  3. degrading
  4. intimidating
  5. deteriorating
  6. dismaying
  7. daunting
  8. weakening
Verb
  • But soon, Salinas found herself under a monthslong investigation, trying to fight off paralyzing depression while processing her grief and caring for her other children.
    Shoshana Walter, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Yoon said the opposition politicians who control parliament are paralyzing the government and subverting democracy, accusing them of aligning with North Korea.
    Brittney Melton, NPR, 4 Dec. 2024
Definition of paralyzing
Verb
  • Indoor humidity levels are low in winter, and a room humidifier can help plants avoid stress while discouraging pests like spider mites.
    Miri Talabac, Baltimore Sun, 2 Jan. 2025
  • The administration's actions are seen as expanding federal control and discouraging state innovation in healthcare programs.
    Steve Brozak, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
Definition of discouraging
Verb
  • The regulations, enacted by the Obama administration, prevented internet providers from degrading competitors’ services.
    Ian Prasad Philbrick, New York Times, 3 Jan. 2025
  • But Israel has drifted far from this vision, culminating in its current government’s outspoken goal of annexing the West Bank, while degrading the rights of Arab Israelis.
    Ben Krull, New York Daily News, 29 Dec. 2024
Definition of degrading
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  • This new era of AI can feel intimidating for the limited, human life forms that created it.
    Marc Zao-Sanders, Harvard Business Review, 17 Dec. 2024
  • Only six years older than Crystal, the comedian still found Scorsese intimidating.
    Lester Fabian Brathwaite, EW.com, 16 Dec. 2024
Definition of intimidating
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  • Her body is deteriorating in front of us, and yet my daughter and her vet say, if (the dog) looks happy, leave her be.
    Joan Morris, The Mercury News, 30 Dec. 2024
  • With the relationship between the two companies deteriorating, Qualcomm may have to consider using another architecture before its ALA expires in 2033.
    Jim McGregor, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of deteriorating
Adjective
  • Americans, and a dismaying number of politicians, keep crying for a crackdown on crimes that aren’t happening.
    F.K. Plous, Chicago Tribune, 8 Jan. 2025
  • The late President’s priorities were remarkably prescient, and his personal qualities offered a dismaying contrast to so much of the present state of American politics.
    Erin Neil, The New Yorker, 30 Dec. 2024
Definition of dismaying
Adjective
  • Making a barista-worthy espresso is tough enough, but adding the right amount of milk and foam, perfectly heated and combined, is surprisingly daunting.
    Jaina Grey, WIRED, 12 Jan. 2025
  • For parents of young children, life here can be especially daunting.
    ProPublica, ProPublica, 10 Jan. 2025
Definition of daunting
Verb
  • Moffett also said artificial intelligence isn’t driving an upgrade cycle as hoped, noting that there is weakening demand in China along with antitrust concerns.
    Jason Gewirtz, CNBC, 8 Jan. 2025
  • With high expectations for future new orders along with expanding current new orders, the outlooks for material handling and supply chain industries are positive, despite some weakening in the December MHI BAI report.
    Jason Schenker, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
Definition of weakening
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