degrading

Describes something that causes a person to feel worthless, humiliated, or disrespected.

ruОписывает то, что заставляет человека чувствовать себя никчёмным, униженным или неуважаемым.esDescribe algo que hace que una persona se sienta inútil, humillada o que le falta el respeto, o que implica una pérdida de dignidad o valor.frDécrit ce qui fait qu'une personne se sent sans valeur, humiliée ou manquant de respect.deBeschreibt etwas, das eine Person erniedrigt, entwürdigt oder in ihrer Würde verletzt. Es kann sich auf Handlungen, Bedingungen oder Äußerungen beziehen, die jemanden beschämen oder respektlos behandeln.ptDescreve algo que faz uma pessoa se sentir humilhada, desrespeitada ou sem valor. Pode se referir a tratamentos, comentários ou situações que rebaixam a dignidade de alguém.zh形容使人感到自卑、受辱或不被尊重的事物；也指导致尊严或地位下降的。arيُوصف به ما يجعل الإنسان يشعر بالدونية أو الإهانة أو فقدان الاحترام، وما يقلل من قيمته وكرامته.

1. Harmful to dignity or self-respect B2 formal

   Causing a loss of self-respect or dignity; humiliating.

   • The prisoners were subjected to degrading treatment.
   • She found the job interview process degrading and unfair.
   • He refused to participate in the degrading competition.

   ruУнизительныйesdegradantefrdégradantdeErniedrigendptDegradantezh有辱人格的arمُهين

   Synonyms: demeaningdisgracefulhumiliatingignominiousmortifyingshameful

   Antonyms: dignifyinghonoringrespectfuluplifting

2. Morally harmful or corrupting C1 formal

   Tending to lower moral standards or corrupt character.

   • The film was criticized for its degrading portrayal of women.
   • Some forms of entertainment can be degrading to the mind.
   • He warned that such behavior is degrading to society's values.

   ruУнизительныйesdegradantefrdéshonorant, avilissantdeErniedrigendptDegradantezh有辱人格的arمُهين

   Synonyms: corruptingdemeaningdisgracefulhumiliatingignominiousmortifyingshameful

   Antonyms: edifyingnobleuprightvirtuous

3. Dishonorable or shameful C1 formal

   Characterized by a lack of honor or integrity; disgraceful.

   • The politician's degrading conduct was exposed by the media.
   • They were accused of engaging in degrading business practices.
   • His actions were considered degrading to the profession.

   ruУнизительныйesdegradantefrDéshonorant, avilissantdeErniedrigendptDegradantezh有辱人格的arمهين

   Synonyms: abjectdemeaningdiscreditabledisgracefuldishonorablehumiliatingignominiousmortifyingshameful

   Antonyms: dignifiedexaltedhonorablenoblerespectable

• more degrading comparative form
• most degrading 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

   Synonyms: cheapencorruptdebasedemeandeterioratedevaluediminishdowngradeimpairworsen

   Antonyms: 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

   Synonyms: abasebelittledebasedemeandisparagehumiliateinsultput downshame

   Antonyms: 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

   Synonyms: break downcorrodedecaydecomposedisintegratedissolve

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