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demotivated

adj · verb · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

adj

Meaning 1

Deprived of or showing a decrease in motivation.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • Near-synonym: unmotivated
  • The apparent futility of trying to counteract the prevailing social forces had left her thoroughly demotivated in her daily life.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: unmotivated

Antonyms: motivated, remotivated

2

verb

Meaning 2

simple past and past participle of demotivate

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: form-of, participle, past

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Antonyms: none provided

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