demotivating

Definitions

Causing someone to lose interest, enthusiasm, or the desire to continue an activity.

Reducing the level of motivation or drive in an individual or group.

Examples

Receiving constant criticism without any constructive feedback can be incredibly demotivating for employees.

It is demotivating to work on a project for weeks only to have it canceled at the last minute.

Synonyms

discouraging disheartening daunting uninspiring dispiriting dampening

Antonyms

motivating inspiring encouraging invigorating uplifting galvanizing