degraded

Describes something that has been reduced in quality, value, or dignity; lowered in status or condition.

ruОписывает то, что было снижено в качестве, ценности или достоинстве; понижено в статусе или состоянии.esDescribe algo que ha sido reducido en calidad, valor o dignidad; rebajado en estatus o condición.frQualifie ce qui a été réduit en qualité, en valeur ou en dignité ; abaissé dans son statut ou son état.deBeschreibt etwas, dessen Qualität, Wert oder Würde herabgesetzt wurde; im Rang oder Zustand verschlechtert oder erniedrigt.ptDescreve algo que teve sua qualidade, valor ou dignidade reduzidos; rebaixado em status ou condição.zh描述质量、价值或尊严被降低的事物；地位或状态被贬低。arيصف شيئًا انخفضت جودته أو قيمته أو كرامته؛ أو تدنّى في مكانته أو حالته.

1. Lowered in quality or value B2 formal

   Reduced in quality, condition, or worth.

   • The degraded soil could no longer support crops.
   • The building's structure was degraded after years of neglect.
   • The quality of the product was degraded due to poor materials.

   ruУхудшенныйesDegradado, reducido en calidad o valorfrdégradé (qualité réduite)deverschlechtertptDegradadozh退化的arمُتَدَهْوِر

   المرادفات: corrupteddebaseddevalueddiminishedimpairedloweredreducedworsened

   الأضداد: elevatedenhancedimprovedrefined

2. Lowered in moral or social status B2 formal

   Having lost respect, dignity, or moral standing.

   • He felt degraded by the unfair treatment at work.
   • The prisoners were kept in degraded conditions.
   • She refused to accept a degraded role in the company.

   ruУниженныйesdegradado moral o socialmentefrdéchudeErniedrigtptDegradadozh道德堕落的arمُهان

   المرادفات: corrupteddebaseddebaucheddepraveddisgraceddishonoredhumiliated

   الأضداد: dignifiedesteemedhonoredrespected

3. Reduced in complexity or function C1 formal

   Having been simplified or reduced in capability.

   • The software ran in a degraded mode after the crash.
   • The degraded performance of the engine required immediate repairs.
   • The system operated at a degraded level during the power outage.

   ruУпрощённыйesdegradado (reducido en complejidad o función)frDégradé (simplifié, réduit en capacité)deVereinfachtptDegradadozh降级的arمُبَسَّط أو مُخَفَّض الوظيفة

   المرادفات: debilitateddiminishedimpairedreducedsimplifiedweakened

   الأضداد: advancedenhancedsophisticated

• more degraded comparative form
• most degraded superlative form

A verb used to indicate the act of lowering in quality, value, or rank; to cause something to deteriorate or become less respected.

ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения действия по снижению качества, ценности или ранга; вызывать ухудшение или потерю уважения.esVerbo que denota la acción de reducir la calidad, el valor o el rango de algo; causar deterioro o pérdida de respeto o dignidad.frVerbe désignant l'action de réduire la qualité, la valeur ou le rang de quelque chose ou de quelqu'un ; provoquer une détérioration ou une perte de respect.deVerb, das die Verschlechterung von Qualität, Wert oder Rang bezeichnet; etwas herabsetzen oder an Ansehen verlieren lassen.ptVerbo usado para indicar a ação de reduzir a qualidade, o valor ou o nível de algo; causar deterioração, piora ou perda de respeito.zh动词，表示降低质量、价值或等级；使恶化，或使人失去尊严。arفعل يدل على خفض الجودة أو القيمة أو الرتبة، أو إحداث تدهور أو فقدان الاحترام.

1. Lower in quality or value B2 formal

   To reduce the quality, value, or condition of something.

   • Pollution degrades the quality of the water in the river.
   • Constant exposure to sunlight can degrade the fabric.
   • The company's reputation was degraded by the scandal.

   ruУхудшатьesDegradarfrdégraderdeVerschlechternptDegradarzh降低质量arإفساد الجودة أو القيمة

   المرادفات: cheapencorruptdebasedemeandeterioratedevaluediminishdowngradeimpairworsen

   الأضداد: elevateenhanceimproverefineupgrade

2. Treat with disrespect B2 formal

   To treat someone in a way that makes them feel worthless or less respected.

   • He felt degraded by the harsh criticism from his boss.
   • The prisoners were degraded by the guards.
   • She refused to degrade herself by begging for the job.

   ruУнижатьesHumillar, degradarfrtraiter avec méprisdeErniedrigenptHumilharzh贬低arالإهانة والتحقير

   المرادفات: abasebelittledebasedemeandisparagehumiliateinsultput downshame

   الأضداد: dignifyesteemhonorrespectvalue

3. Break down chemically C1 formal scientific

   To break down or decompose into simpler components.

   • Bacteria help degrade organic waste in the soil.
   • The plastic will degrade over time in the ocean.
   • Enzymes degrade proteins into amino acids.

   ruРазлагатьсяesdegradar (descomponer químicamente)frDégrader (se) / Décomposer chimiquementdeAbbauenptDecompor-se quimicamentezh分解arيتحلل كيميائياً

   المرادفات: break downcorrodedecaydecomposedisintegratedissolve

• degraded past participle
• degraded past simple
• degrading present participle
• degrades third person singular