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were demoralizing

  • past progressive
    of demoralize.
    demoralize
    verb (used with object)
    to deprive (a person or persons) of spirit, courage, discipline, etc.; destroy the morale of.

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The findings about the bat bridges were demoralizing for Altringham, who during his career appeared at several public inquiries into the impact of road-building projects on bats.

From Slate ● Apr. 28, 2026

A 2017 study of adolescents found that trackers negatively added to peer pressure and were demoralizing.

From Washington Post ● Feb. 7, 2023

Pat Cullen, the head of the Royal College of Nursing, wrote a letter to Mr. Fabricant condemning his comments, and saying in a formal complaint that they were demoralizing and factually inaccurate.

From New York Times ● Apr. 15, 2022

For Luna Rossa, the events of the Monday were demoralizing after a close tussle on the first three days of the series.

From Seattle Times ● Mar. 14, 2021

Can it be said that the wars of the American Revolution and of 1812, were demoralizing in their effects?

From Elements of Military Art and Science Or, Course Of Instruction In Strategy, Fortification, Tactics Of Battles, &C.; Embracing The Duties Of Staff, Infantry, Cavalry, Artillery, And Engineers; Adapted To The Use Of Volunteers And Militia; Third Edition; With Critical Notes On The Mexican And Crimean Wars. by Henry Wager Halleck