demoralization

noun

Definition of demoralizationnext
1
as in degradation
a sinking to a state of low moral standards and behavior a general state of demoralization prevailed at every level of the government

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2
as in despair
the state of being discouraged the officers struggled to combat the demoralization of the troops as their tour of duty grew longer

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  1. degradation
  2. despair
  3. corruption
  4. dismay
Noun
  • Refrigeration can slow down the degradation of certain products, keeping them good-to-use just a little bit longer.
    Rabekah Henderson, Southern Living, 29 Dec. 2024
  • Despite the degradation caused by the passage of time and human activity, investigations enabled the identification of the ship's type, dimensions, construction method, the most likely construction date and remnants of its cargo.
    Newsweek, Newsweek, 25 Dec. 2024
Definition of degradation
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  • Antonio scored an early opener and Jarrod Bowen was denied from close range shortly after, with Moyes falling to the ground in despair.
    Roshane Thomas, The Athletic, 1 Jan. 2025
  • Carter later credited that sacrifice for pulling him from his despair and eventually leading him to found The Carter Presidential Center -- a multifaceted nonprofit aimed at promoting human rights, with missions as varied as election monitoring and eradicating parasitic diseases.
    Shannon K. Kingston, ABC News, 31 Dec. 2024
Definition of despair
Noun
  • The first is Sweeney Todd — an interesting choice, seeing as Stephen Sondheim’s cannibalistic tale explores themes of political corruption and the destructive forces of free markets.
    Seth Abramovitch, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Jan. 2025
  • The committee identified graft and corruption, inefficiencies and waste.
    Bruce W. Dearstyne / Made by History, TIME, 13 Jan. 2025
Definition of corruption
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  • Fans of the show shared their dismay at Nease's answer on social media.
    Latoya Gayle, People.com, 3 Jan. 2025
  • It was announced in September that Lamar would headline the Super Bowl halftime show in New Orleans — much to the dismay of rappers who said Lil Wayne should have been given the gig as a hometown favorite.
    Char Adams, NBC News, 27 Dec. 2024
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