desmoralizado

Desmoralizado is a Spanish adjective that means demoralized or discouraged. It describes a state in which morale has been diminished, often after defeat, hardship, or prolonged stress. The term can refer to individuals, groups, or institutions whose confidence or motivation has fallen.

Etymology: Desmoralizado derives from the verb desmoralizar (to demoralize) with the prefix des- (reverse) and the participial suffix -izado, yielding a past participle used as an adjective.

Usage: In Spanish, it is commonly used to describe athletes, workers, or citizens who have become less confident or enthusiastic. In English-language reporting, it is often translated as demoralized or discouraged.

Related forms include desmoralizar and desmoralización. Synonyms in Spanish include desalentado and abatido. In English, similar terms are disheartened, discouraged, and demoralized; antonyms include motivated and encouraged.

See also demoralization and morale.