Degrading

Pronunciation: /dɪˈɡreɪdɪŋ/

Definitions of degrading

adjective causing a loss of self-respect; humiliating

Example Sentences

A1 The degrading comments made her feel sad.

A2 She refused to listen to the degrading jokes about her appearance.

B1 The degrading treatment of the workers led to a strike.

B2 The degrading conditions in the prison were brought to light by a human rights organization.

C1 The degrading portrayal of women in the media perpetuates harmful stereotypes.

C2 The degrading nature of the reality TV show was criticized for its lack of ethical standards.

Examples of degrading in a Sentence

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

informal I can't believe she said those degrading things about him.

slang He felt so degraded after his boss yelled at him in front of everyone.

figurative The degrading effects of pollution on the environment are becoming more evident.

Grammatical Forms of degrading

• past tense: degraded
• plural: degradings
• comparative: more degrading
• superlative: most degrading
• present tense: degrades
• future tense: will degrade
• perfect tense: has degraded
• continuous tense: is degrading
• singular: degrading
• positive degree: degrading
• infinitive: to degrade
• gerund: degrading
• participle: degraded

Origin and Evolution of degrading

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'degrading' originated from the Latin word 'degradare', which means 'to reduce in rank or status'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'degrading' has retained its original meaning of lowering someone's rank or status, but it has also come to encompass the idea of causing someone to feel ashamed or humiliated.