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- [moh-tuh-vey-shuh n]
- /ˌmoʊ təˈveɪ ʃən/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [moh-tuh-vey-shuh n]
- /ˌmoʊ təˈveɪ ʃən/
Definitions of demotivation word
- noun demotivation the act of demotivating 3
- noun demotivation the condition of being without motivation 2
- noun demotivation the act or an instance of motivating, or providing with a reason to act in a certain way: I don't understand what her motivation was for quitting her job. Synonyms: motive, inspiration, inducement, cause, impetus. 1
- noun demotivation the state or condition of being motivated or having a strong reason to act or accomplish something: We know that these students have strong motivation to learn. 1
- noun demotivation something that motivates; inducement; incentive: Clearly, the company's long-term motivation is profit. 1
- noun demotivation Feeling or state of being demotivated. 1
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Origin of demotivation
First appearance:
before 1870 One of the 26% newest English words
First recorded in 1870-75; motive + -ation
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Parts of speech for Demotivation
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demotivation popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 88% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 58% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
demotivation usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for demotivation
noun demotivation
- demoralisation — Alternative spelling of demoralization.
- demoralization — to deprive (a person or persons) of spirit, courage, discipline, etc.; destroy the morale of: The continuous barrage demoralized the infantry.
- discouragement — an act or instance of discouraging.
- dishearten — to depress the hope, courage, or spirits of; discourage.
- deterrence — Deterrence is the prevention of something, especially war or crime, by having something such as weapons or punishment to use as a threat.
Antonyms for demotivation
noun demotivation
- motivation — the act or an instance of motivating, or providing with a reason to act in a certain way: I don't understand what her motivation was for quitting her job. Synonyms: motive, inspiration, inducement, cause, impetus.
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