Demoralise

A sports team might be demoralized if the opponent scores several goals in the first few minutes, making a comeback feel impossible [2].

The person no longer sees a reason to keep trying. demoralise

Constant negative feedback or unrealistic workloads can demoralize employees, leading to "quiet quitting" or high turnover [5]. A sports team might be demoralized if the

Constant changes in rules or expectations can make a person feel they can never win. demoralise