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Definition of Demoralized
1. Adjective. Made less hopeful or enthusiastic. "The disheartened instructor tried vainly to arouse their interest"
Definition of Demoralized
1. Verb. (past participle of demoralize) ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Demoralized
1. demoralize [v] - See also: demoralize
Lexicographical Neighbors of Demoralized
Literary usage of Demoralized
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Personal Reminiscences of James A. Scrymser: In Times of Peace and War by James Alexander Scrymser (1915)
"I take exception to the statement that the Army of the Potomac was "demoralized"
at that time. The Army itself was not demoralized; if there was any ..."
2. Personal Reminiscences of James A. Scrymser: In Times of Peace and War by James Alexander Scrymser (1915)
"I take exception to the statement that the Army of the Potomac was "demoralized"
at that time. The Army itself was not demoralized; if there was any ..."
3. Speeches, Correspondence and Political Papers of Carl Schurz by Carl Schurz (1913)
"Let me say to you that from what I have seen and heard I am convinced the spirit
of the men is systematically demoralized and the confidence in their chief ..."
4. American Police Systems by Raymond Blaine Fosdick (1920)
"demoralized conditions without civil service.— Civil service in operation.—
Appointments.— Promotions.— Discipline.— The limitations of civil service. ..."
5. Battle-fields of the South: From Bull Run to Fredericksburg; with Sketches by English Combatant (1863)
"... 1st—Reckless Sacrifice of Life by Magruder— Gallantry of Colonel Norman—The
Enemy, fully routed and demoralized, seek Protection under their Gunboats. ..."
6. Raemaekers' Cartoons: With Accompanying Notes by Well-Known English Writers by Louis Raemaekers (1916)
"... armed with staves against a superbly equipped (but innocent and wantonly
attacked) foe, were so stupid as to forget how to be broken and demoralized. ..."