demoralisation

Noun demoralisation has 3 senses

• demoralisation(n = noun.state) demoralization - a state of disorder and confusion; "his inconsistency resulted in the demoralization of his staff"
is a kind of confusion

• demoralisation(n = noun.feeling) demoralization - depression resulting from an undermining of your morale;
is a kind of depression
Derived form verb demoralise₂

• demoralisation(n = noun.act) demoralization - destroying the moral basis for a doctrine or policy;
is a kind of debasement, degradation
Derived form verb demoralise₁