Degrading Meaning in English
word · lemma: degrade
释义
Describing something that makes someone lose respect or feel ashamed, often by treating them as less important or worthy.
用法与细微差别
Used in both formal and informal contexts, often about actions, remarks, or situations that disrespect someone's dignity. Common with 'degrading treatment' or 'degrading work'. Not to be confused with 'degraded' (past participle implying something has lost quality or value).
例句
Nobody should experience degrading treatment.
basic
He found the comments in the meeting incredibly degrading.
natural
Calling people names is not just rude, it's degrading.
natural
It was degrading to be ignored by everyone at the party.
natural
The prisoners were forced to do degrading work.
basic
She left the job because it felt degrading.
basic