Deflated discouragement

Demoralised

Strength 3 of 4

Morale worn thin by knock after knock, until the confidence and sense of purpose that kept you going have almost run out.

In the body

  • A sunken chest, slow to lift
  • Energy that is hard to rouse
  • Slowness getting started on anything

Needs behind it

When these needs aren’t met

PurposeAppreciationEffectiveness

Softer and stronger

  1. Discouraged
  2. Dejected
  3. Demoralised
  4. Disheartened
  5. Defeated

Often confused with

Discouraged

Discouraged is losing heart after a setback; demoralised is when repeated knocks have worn down your confidence and sense of purpose.