1. Destructive of morale and self-reliance
   - demoralizing, demoralising [Brit], disheartening

1. Lower someone's spirits; make downhearted
   - depress, deject, cast down, get down, dismay, demoralize, demoralise [Brit]

See also: discouraging

Type of: discourage

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