Definition
disempowering
adjective
- causing someone to lose confidence, authority, or the ability to act effectively
verb
- present participle of disempower; to deprive someone of power, confidence, or the means to act
Examples
- The constant criticism had a disempowering effect on her self-esteem.
- Micromanaging employees is disempowering and reduces workplace morale.
- He felt disempowering when his ideas were dismissed without consideration.
- The policy is disempowering communities by limiting their decision-making authority.
- Disempowering language can make people feel helpless and inadequate.
- The teacher's approach was disempowering rather than encouraging student independence.
- Financial constraints are disempowering families who cannot afford basic services.