What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
degraded
Example
The quality of the product has degraded over time. [degraded: verb]
Example
His behavior was so degraded that he lost the trust of his colleagues. [degraded: adjective]
demoted
Example
He was demoted from manager to assistant manager. [demoted: verb]
Example
After the scandal, she was demoted to a lower position in the company. [demoted: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Demoted is more commonly used than degraded in professional settings, especially in the workplace. Degraded is more commonly used in reference to objects or non-human things.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between degraded and demoted?
Demoted is more formal than degraded, which can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
