Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

demoralization

/dɪˌmɒɹəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 1.91 in modern English

Syllables: de-mor-al-iza-tion
IPA: /dɪˌmɒɹəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/

26

Scrabble Score

14

Letters

6

Syllables

11

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The act of corrupting or subverting morale, discipline, courage, hope, etc., or the state of being corrupted or subverted in morale.

Countable; Uncountable

noun

The act degrading the moral value of something.

Countable; Uncountable

Example Sentences

"the demoralization of an army or navy"
"The chazzan [...] abandoned all functions connected with his office, and confined himself to his music, constructing dazzling tunes in order to capture the attention of the mob. To put an end to this demoralization, at the request of the old community of Bamberg, Rabbi Moses Minz wrote detailed regulations for the chazzan."

Etymology

Etymology tree English demoralize Proto-Indo-European *-tis Proto-Indo-European *-Hō Proto-Indo-European *-tiHō Proto-Italic *-tiō Latin -tiō Latin -ātiōlbor. Old French -ationbor. Middle English -acioun English -ation English demoralization From demoralize + -ation.

Regional Pronunciation

British English: /dɪˌmɒɹəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/

Usage

Inflected Forms

demoralizations (plural) demoralisation (alternative)

Frequently Paired Words

demoralize

Synonyms

demoralisation

Rhymes With

information education situation population station association administration operation organization nation location application

Questions

How do you pronounce demoralization?: The recorded pronunciation is /dɪˌmɒɹəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/.
What does demoralization mean?: The act of corrupting or subverting morale, discipline, courage, hope, etc., or the state of being corrupted or subverted in morale.
Where does demoralization come from?: Etymology tree English demoralize Proto-Indo-European *-tis Proto-Indo-European *-Hō Proto-Indo-European *-tiHō Proto-Italic *-tiō Latin -tiō Latin -ātiōlbor. Old French -ationbor. Middle English -acioun English -ation English demoralization From demoralize + -ation.

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