demeaning
word · lemma: demean
Definition
Something that lowers someone's dignity or makes them feel unimportant or worthless.
Usage & Nuances
'Demeaning' is usually formal or neutral. It's often used to describe words, actions, or jobs that hurt someone's pride. Common phrases: 'demeaning job,' 'demeaning comments.' Not the same as 'demanding' (challenging, hard).
Spanish: denigrante - humillantePortuguese (BR): degradante - humilhantePortuguese (PT): degradante - humilhanteChinese (Simplified): 贬低的 - 侮辱性的Chinese (Traditional): 貶抑的 - 侮辱性的Hindi: अपमानजनक - छोटा करने वालाArabic: مهين - محقِّرBengali: অপমানজনক - মর্যাদাহানিকরRussian: унизительный - оскорбительныйJapanese: 屈辱的 - プライドを傷つけるVietnamese: hạ thấp - làm nhụcKorean: 모욕적인 - 비하하는Turkish: aşağılayıcı - küçük düşürücüUrdu: ذلت آمیز - تحقیر آمیزIndonesian: merendahkan - menghina
Example Sentences
He found the task demeaning and refused to do it.
basic
Cleaning toilets all day can feel demeaning.
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She left because her boss made demeaning comments.
basic
I can't believe they expect us to do such demeaning work for so little pay.
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Some reality shows are criticized for putting contestants through demeaning challenges.
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It's so demeaning when people talk down to you like you can't understand.
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