degraded

IPA: dɪgrˈeɪdʌd

Feeling or having undergone degradation; deprived of dignity or self-respect.
(biology) Having the typical characters or organs in a partially developed condition, or lacking certain parts.
(heraldry, not comparable) Having steps; said of a cross whose extremities end in steps growing larger as they leave the centre; on degrees.

Examples of "degraded" in Sentences

The old book had become so degraded from years of use that the pages were falling out
The once beautiful painting had degraded over time, with the colors fading and the canvas cracking
The air quality in the city had degraded to dangerous levels, causing respiratory problems for many residents
The quality of the product had degraded over the years, leading to a decrease in sales and customer satisfaction
The degradation of the coral reefs was a tragic consequence of climate change and pollution