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Fayer said it was demoralizing for Mia to feel that Sebastian wasn’t reciprocating the support she’d shown him during their relationship.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 11, 2022

“It was demoralizing and painful to lead worship with virtually no one present,” he said.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 19, 2021

It was demoralizing to those of us who were too young to care about such matters, since we were more worried about whether we would get health care or have a job after college.

From Salon • Feb. 26, 2020

But he said that it was demoralizing for the team to go another year without being able use Harris Park.

From New York Times • Apr. 4, 2012

Normally, a visit of any kind lifted our spirits but the visit of Mr. Hynning was demoralizing.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela