1. causing someone to lose confidence, authority, or the ability to act effectively

1. 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.