ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Demoralising

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /dɪˈmɒɹəlaɪzɪŋ(ɡ)/ · Part of speech verb

Quick meaning: Demoralising is a verb meaning present participle and gerund of demoralise.

Meaning

present participle and gerund of demoralise.

More Meanings

  1. (British spelling) disheartening

Example Sentences

The Western operating authorities are wisely concentrating their main line diesel power at individual sheds, beginning with Laira, so that engine-crews do not have the rather demoralising experience of switching about constantly between the comfort and ease of diesel handling and the relative discomfort and hard work of the steam footplate, as on other Regions.

Word Forms

Synonyms for demoralising

Depending on context, synonyms include dispiriting, demoralizing, disheartening, discouraging.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include dispiriting, demoralizing, disheartening, discouraging, depressing, sad.

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