degrading

[dɪˈɡreɪdɪŋ]

degrading Definition

• 1. causing a loss of self-respect; humiliating
• 2. reducing someone to a lower rank, especially as a punishment

Using degrading: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "degrading" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The degrading comments made her feel worthless.

• Example

  The prisoners were subjected to degrading treatment.

• Example

  It's degrading to work in such poor conditions.

degrading Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for degrading

• humiliating
• disgraceful
• shameful

Antonyms for degrading

• respectful
• honorable

Phrases with degrading

• degrading job

  a job that is considered lowly or menial

  Example

  He had to take a degrading job to make ends meet.

• degrading treatment

  treatment that humiliates or reduces someone to a lower rank

  Example

  The degrading treatment of prisoners is a violation of human rights.

• degrading behavior

  behavior that is disrespectful or shameful

  Example

  His degrading behavior towards women is unacceptable.

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Summary: degrading in Brief

The term 'degrading' [dɪˈɡreɪdɪŋ] refers to actions or situations that cause a loss of self-respect or reduce someone to a lower rank. It can be used to describe treatment of prisoners or people working in poor conditions. Examples include 'The degrading comments made her feel worthless.' and 'It's degrading to work in such poor conditions.'