DEMORALIZATION Synonyms

• a mental state characterized by a pessimistic sense of inadequacy and a despondent lack of activity

• a period during the 1930s when there was a worldwide economic depression and mass unemployment

• a long-term economic state characterized by unemployment and low prices and low levels of trade and investment

• a sunken or depressed geological formation

• sad feelings of gloom and inadequacy

• an air mass of lower pressure; often brings precipitation

• a state of depression and anhedonia so severe as to require clinical intervention

• a concavity in a surface produced by pressing

• angular distance below the horizon (especially of a celestial object)

• pushing down

• a state in which all hope is lost or absent

• the feeling that everything is wrong and nothing will turn out well

• abandon hope; give up hope; lose heart

• feeling downcast and disheartened and hopeless

• the feeling of despair in the face of obstacles

• the expression of opposition and disapproval

• the act of discouraging

• the feeling of despair in the face of obstacles

• a communication that leaves you disheartened or daunted

• a feeling of low spirits

• a feeling of low spirits

• the despair you feel when you have abandoned hope of comfort or success

• acceptance of despair

• the act of giving up (a claim or office or possession etc.)

• a formal document giving notice of your intention to resign

• a state of disorder and confusion

• depression resulting from an undermining of your morale

• destroying the moral basis for a doctrine or policy