demotivieren
Translation
to demotivate
Examples
Schlechte Kritik kann einen Künstler demotivieren.
Bad criticism can demotivate an artist.
Lass dich von dem Misserfolg nicht demotivieren.
Don't let the failure demotivate you.
Grammar Patterns
((j-n)) to demotivate sb. Bad news can demotivate the employees.
Similar Words
entmutigen (to discourage), frustrieren (to frustrate); Antonyms: motivieren (to motivate), anspornen (to spur on)
Etymology
From the prefix 'de-' (negation/removal) + 'motivieren' (to motivate). Literally 'to un-motivate'.
Memory Tips
Think of it as the direct opposite of 'motivieren'. The prefix 'de-' works just like in the English 'demotivate'.