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demoralised

Pronunciation: [dɪˈmɔːrəlaɪzd]

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Learn how to use demoralised in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “emotional state”

(adjective) feeling sad and losing hope. It’s like when you try really hard at something and it doesn’t work out, and you feel really down about it.

Example

After losing the game, the team felt demoralised but decided to practice harder for the next match.

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She was not demoralised by the small setback and remained determined to succeed.

Example

What can we do to help someone who feels demoralised?

Context: “motivation”

(verb) to make someone feel sad and less hopeful. It’s like when someone tells you that you can't do something, and it makes you feel bad about trying.

Example

The coach motivated the players instead of demoralising them after their loss.

Example

The harsh comments did not demoralise the students; they inspired them to improve.

Example

How can we avoid demoralising someone who is learning a new skill?

How to pronounce demoralised

Pronunciation: [dɪˈmɔːrəlaɪzd]

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