be demotivated
[/bi dɪˈmoʊtɪveɪtɪd/]
verb phrase
estar desmotivado/desmotivada
1. to lack motivation or enthusiasm for doing something; to lose the desire or drive to accomplish a task or goal
After several rejections, he began to be demotivated about his job search.
Após várias rejeições, ele começou a estar desmotivado sobre sua busca de emprego.
2. to experience a decrease in confidence or willingness to continue pursuing an objective
The team seemed to be demotivated after losing the final game.
O time parecia estar desmotivado depois de perder o jogo final.
3. to feel discouraged or dispirited due to lack of support, recognition, or progress
Workers began to be demotivated when their efforts went unrecognized.
Os trabalhadores começaram a ficar desmotivados quando seus esforços não foram reconhecidos.
In Brazilian work culture, discussing demotivation is increasingly common as companies focus on employee engagement and mental health. The phrase 'estar desmotivado' is widely understood in professional and personal contexts. In the USA, mentioning one's demotivation is often seen as requiring explanation or action plan, reflecting the cultural emphasis on positive thinking and problem-solving. In Portugal, the term is used similarly to Brazil but may be accompanied by more philosophical acceptance of such temporary states.
NYC Slang
be bummed out; have lost one's mojo; be out of gas
Related Idioms & Phrases
lose steam
lose one's edge
run out of gas
hit a wall
lose heart
have the wind knocked out of one's sails
estar com a moral abalada (Brazilian Portuguese)
estar com a corda no pescoço (Brazilian Portuguese - to be in a difficult situation affecting motivation)
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