Demotivation: meaning, definitions and examples

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demotivation

 

[ diːˌmoʊtɪˈveɪʃən ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

feeling of lack of motivation

Demotivation is the feeling of lacking motivation or enthusiasm towards a particular task, goal, or activity. It can be caused by various factors such as stress, burnout, lack of recognition, or feeling overwhelmed.

Synonyms

dejection, discouragement, disheartenment

Examples of usage

  • I've been experiencing demotivation at work lately.
  • The constant pressure from my boss has led to demotivation in the team.
  • She felt demotivation creeping in as the project deadline approached.

Translations

Translations of the word "demotivation" in other languages:

🇵🇹 desmotivação

🇮🇳 प्रेरणा की कमी

🇩🇪 Demotivation

🇮🇩 demotivasi

🇺🇦 демотивація

🇵🇱 demotywacja

🇯🇵 やる気の低下

🇫🇷 démotivation

🇪🇸 desmotivación

🇹🇷 motivasyon kaybı

🇰🇷 동기 부여 상실

🇸🇦 فقدان الدافع

🇨🇿 demotivace

🇸🇰 demotivácia

🇨🇳 失去动力

🇸🇮 demotivacija

🇮🇸 skortur á hvatningu

🇰🇿 мотивацияның жоғалуы

🇬🇪 მოტივაციის დაკარგვა

🇦🇿 motivasiya itirilməsi

🇲🇽 desmotivación

Etymology

The term 'demotivation' originated in the late 20th century as a response to the concept of motivation. It is often used in psychology and organizational behavior to describe the opposite of motivation. Demotivation can have a significant impact on individual and group performance, leading to decreased productivity and morale. Understanding the causes of demotivation is essential for addressing and overcoming this issue in various contexts.