demoralized

Meanings

• Adjective

  Feeling of being disspaired, dejected, and losing the will to continue.

  - "After the team lost the match, they were all demoralized."
  - "The demoralized soldier surrendered to the enemy."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with demoralized
applauded , decayed , delayed , deplored , depraved , despaired , delayed , decired , depraved , deplored

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Variants

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demoralization , demoralizations , demoralize , demoralized , demoralizer , demoralizers , demoralizes , demoralizing , demoralizingly

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Etymology

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Late 16th century. From demoralize + -ized.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'demoralize' comes from the Latin word 'moralis', meaning 'having to do with character or behavior'.

2. The term 'demoralized' was first used in English literature in the 16th century.

3. In military contexts, 'demoralization' refers to the process of breaking the morale of an enemy force, often through psychological means such as propaganda or intimidation.

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Related Concepts

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1. depression: A mental health disorder characterized by persistent feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and a lack of energy. While 'demoralized' can describe a temporary feeling of being disheartened, depression is a chronic and persistent condition.

2. demotivation: The process of reducing motivation or enthusiasm. 'Demoralized' can be a result of demotivation, but it specifically refers to a feeling of being disheartened or disillusioned.

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Culture

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In literature, 'demoralized' is often used to describe characters who have lost hope or are feeling defeated. In art, it can be depicted through images of sadness, hopelessness, and despair. In music, it can be expressed through slow, melancholic melodies.

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3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that 'demoralized' means 'disheartened' or 'defeated'. Use a mnemonic like 'D is for Disheartened' to help remember the meaning.

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