demoralizing
adjective
UK/dɪˈmɒr.ə.laɪ.zɪŋ/
US/dɪˈmɔːr.ə.laɪ.zɪŋ/
Definitions of demoralizing adjective
causing a loss of confidence, enthusiasm, and hope
Receiving consistent negative feedback can be very demoralizing.
Being taken out of the game mid-match can be demoralizing for an athlete.
She found the job repetitive and unchallenging, which was quite demoralizing.