demoralisation

Definitions of demoralisation
  1. noun
    depression resulting from an undermining of your morale
    synonyms: demoralization
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    depression
    sad feelings of gloom and inadequacy
  2. noun
    a state of disorder and confusion
    synonyms: demoralization
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    confusion
    disorder resulting from a failure to behave predictably
  3. noun
    destroying the moral basis for a doctrine or policy
    synonyms: demoralization
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    debasement, degradation
    a change to a lower state (a less respected state)
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