demoralize
verb (used with object)
to deprive (a person or persons) of spirit, courage, discipline, etc.; destroy the morale of.
have been demoralizing
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present perfect progressiveof demoralize.present perfect progressive
Used to describe an action that began in the past, has continued continuously, and is still in progress.
Example Sentences
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For an agency that typically completes 99% of its scheduled trips, those cancellations and travel alerts have been demoralizing for staff members, he said.
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 7, 2021
“That would have been demoralizing because we had our shots.”
From Washington Times ● Oct. 1, 2017
Matt Harvey’s return from his latest injury setback has been marked by ugly outings that have been demoralizing for both him and the team.
From New York Times ● Sep. 20, 2017
But their recent results, which included a 10-game losing streak, have been demoralizing.
From New York Times ● Dec. 20, 2013
He had to say it, because admitting the obvious would have been demoralizing for fans and players.
From New York Times ● May 21, 2013
