Vocabulary Entry

degrading

|verb • adjective

verb

To lower in dignity, honor, or worth; to bring down to a lower state.

Example Sentences

"The constant criticism was degrading to her self-esteem."

"He felt that the new policy was degrading to the workers."

"They decided to stop the degrading conversation immediately."

adjective

Example Sentences

"The degrading conditions of the facility shocked the visitors."

"She refused to accept a degrading job offer."

"His degrading remarks made everyone uncomfortable."