demoralize
verb (used with object)
to deprive (a person or persons) of spirit, courage, discipline, etc.; destroy the morale of.
demoralized
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past participleof demoralize.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
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past tense formof demoralize.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
demoralizeverb (used with object)to deprive (a person or persons) of spirit, courage, discipline, etc.; destroy the morale of.
Example Sentences
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That night, demoralized, he decided to end clinical work and pursue a public-health career.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 22, 2026
It’s possible those demoralized job seekers are pushing the participation rate lower, said Martin of Oxford Economics.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 7, 2026
Now, after that latest detention, Garcia Venegas sounds demoralized.
From Salon ● May 24, 2026
McKinney called her a “bully” in a recent interview and said her behavior has demoralized her staff.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 23, 2026
“Please,” I said, more demoralized than I wanted to sound.
From "Tradition" by Brendan Kiely
