"demotivational" meaning in English

See demotivational in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

Forms: more demotivational [comparative], most demotivational [superlative]
Etymology: From de- + motivational. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|de|motivational}} de- + motivational Head templates: {{en-adj}} demotivational (comparative more demotivational, superlative most demotivational)
  1. Tending or intended to demotivate. Synonyms: demotivating
    Sense id: en-demotivational-en-adj-oOl0ZT~p Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms prefixed with de-

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