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What is another word for Demotivation? – 119 Demotivation Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    discouragement disheartenment disillusionment despair hopelessness despondency dejection depression sadness gloom pessimism negativity cynicism skepticism apathy lethargy inertia stagnation dissatisfaction discontent unhappiness disinterest boredom indifference demoralization dispiritedness defeatism resignation frustration exasperation desperation

    Meaning of Demotivation

    According to Oxford Dictionary, demotivation refers to the state of being without motivation, or the act of depriving someone of their motivation.

    Definitions

    • Merriam-Webster defines demotivation as the act or process of depriving someone of their motivation, or the state of being without motivation.
    • Cambridge Dictionary describes demotivation as a feeling of not being motivated, or a situation in which someone is not motivated to do something.

    Example Uses

    • The company's lack of recognition and reward led to demotivation among employees, resulting in decreased productivity.
    • The student's demotivation towards the subject was evident in their poor grades and lack of participation in class.
    • The team's demotivation after the loss of their star player was a major concern for the coach, who needed to find a way to boost their morale.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    motivation inspiration encouragement enthusiasm eagerness excitement passion dedication commitment interest engagement involvement participation activation stimulation invigoration revitalization rejuvenation energization empowerment confidence optimism positivity hopefulness

    Related Nouns

    demotivator motivator incentive reward recognition encouragement inspiration enthusiasm passion interest dedication commitment morale productivity performance achievement success failure frustration dissatisfaction discontent

    Related Verbs

    demotivate motivate inspire encourage energize activate stimulate invigorate revitalize rejuvenate empower confidence optimize improve enhance boost increase decrease reduce minimize

    Related Adjectives

    demotivated motivated inspired enthusiastic eager excited passionate dedicated committed interested engaged involved participatory activated stimulated invigorated revitalized rejuvenated empowered confident optimistic positive hopeful