demoralized

Definitions

Having lost confidence, hope, or spirit; disheartened.

Deprived of morale or the ability to function effectively.

Examples

The team felt completely demoralized after losing the championship game in the final seconds.

Constant criticism from his supervisor left him feeling demoralized and unmotivated to perform his best.

Synonyms

disheartened discouraged dejected crestfallen depressed despondent spiritless

Antonyms

encouraged heartened inspired motivated optimistic confident buoyant