demoralize
verb (used with object)
to deprive (a person or persons) of spirit, courage, discipline, etc.; destroy the morale of.
will be demoralizing
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future progressiveof demoralize.future progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that will be taking place in the future.
Example Sentences
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Any layoff for Harvey will be demoralizing for him, the team and Mets fans.
From New York Times ● Jun. 9, 2013
"If they are apprised of our plan and are able to concentrate more artillery than our guns can silence, the losses will be demoralizing," he observed.
From The Last Shot by Frederick Palmer
