demoralization meaning

UK US /dɪˌmɔrəlɪˈzeɪʃən/ 6 syllables

demoralization (noun): destroying the moral basis for a doctrine or policy.

demoralization has 3 meanings in this dictionary.

demoralization as a noun

  1. destroying the moral basis for a doctrine or policy

    Synonyms: demoralisation

    Type of: degradation

    Related forms: demoralize

  2. a state of disorder and confusion
    • his inconsistency resulted in the demoralization of his staff

    Synonyms: demoralisation

    Type of: confusion

    Related forms: demoralize

  3. depression resulting from an undermining of your morale

    Synonyms: demoralisation

    Type of: depression

    Related forms: demoralize

How to pronounce demoralization

demoralization is pronounced /dɪˌmɔrəlɪˈzeɪʃən/ in American English. It has 6 syllables, with the stress on the fifth syllable.

Words that rhyme with demoralization

Scrabble score: 26 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with DE · words ending in ON · 14-letter words

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