What is "demoralizing"

Usage examples of "demoralizing".

It was demoralizing to look like some cottonchopper goatherd from the backlands.

Yana said, trying to inject a little bravado into the currently demoralizing state of affairs.

I mean, such an extreme remedy could have a demoralizing effect on all the Holds," said Jamson, his reluctance deepening.

The look of affectionate amusement that softened his features was almost as demoralizing as the smile, but at least it wasn't directed at her.

He made the point that it was demoralizing for his troops to see the results of it, as we always went through the village after the police had gone.

Neither ever knew whether or not he would be capable of the act, but this uncertainty, instead of demoralizing him, added piquancy to the lovemaking.

Washington’s a demoralizing place unless you’ve something important to do.

It is either this or war of extermination: Wars of extermination, engaged in by people pursuing commerce and all industrial pursuits, are expensive even against the weakest people, and are demoralizing and wicked.

To secure the fitness and competency of appointees to office and remove from political action the demoralizing madness for spoils, civilservice reform has found a place in our public policy and laws.

I'd had the initial shock of being captured, then the demoralizing glimpse of the Syrian border.

But it's so demoralizing, because you're so defenseless and you know it could be you next.