демотиватор
noun
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Transcription (the accent is shown in capital letters):
[dee-ma-tee-VA-tar]
Translation / meaning:
an image placed in a black frame to which a funny inscription is added
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Demotivators often convey the atmosphere of the fatality and senselessness of human efforts, that's why the are called like that. However, a great number of positive and motivating demotivators were added over time.
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