Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

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