demeaning

Describes something that lowers a person's dignity, status, or self-respect.

ruОписание чего-либо, что унижает достоинство, статус или самоуважение человека.esAlgo que humilla o rebaja la dignidad, estatus o autoestima de una persona, haciéndola sentir menos valiosa o respetada.frQui rabaisse la dignité, le statut ou l'estime de soi d'une personne ; humiliant ou insultant.deBeschreibt etwas, das die Würde, den Status oder das Selbstwertgefühl einer Person herabsetzt oder erniedrigt.ptQue rebaixa, humilha ou diminui o valor, o status ou a dignidade de alguém; que causa sentimento de humilhação ou desrespeito.zh指使人感到被贬低、丧失尊严或自我价值的行为或言语，通常带有侮辱或轻视的意味。arوصف لشيء يقلل من قدر الإنسان أو كرامته أو مكانته أو احترامه لذاته.

1. Causing awareness of shortcomings B2 formal

   Making someone feel less worthy or respected by highlighting their flaws or limitations.

   • His constant criticism was demeaning and hurtful.
   • She found the task demeaning because it required no skill.
   • The way he spoke to her was deeply demeaning.

   ruУнизительныйesque hace sentir menosfrqui rabaisse, humiliantdeErniedrigendptHumilhantezh贬低人的arمُهين

   Synonyms: degradingembarrassinghumiliatingmortifyingshaming

   Antonyms: dignifyingempoweringhonoringrespectfuluplifting

2. Lowering dignity or status B2 formal

   Reducing someone's sense of self-respect or social standing.

   • The job was so demeaning that he quit after a week.
   • She refused to accept the demeaning treatment from her boss.
   • Being forced to apologize publicly was a demeaning experience.

   ruУнизительныйesdegradantefrAvilissantdeErniedrigendptHumilhantezh贬低身份的arمُهِين

   Synonyms: degradingdisparaginghumiliatingignominiousmortifyingshamefulundignified

   Antonyms: dignifyinghonoringuplifting

• more demeaning comparative form
• most demeaning superlative form

A verb used to indicate the act of lowering someone's dignity, status, or reputation, or behaving in a way that causes loss of respect.

ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения действия по унижению чьего-либо достоинства, статуса или репутации, или поведения, которое вызывает потерю уважения.esVerbo que significa hacer que alguien pierda dignidad, respeto o estatus, o rebajar el valor o la importancia de algo o alguien.frVerbe utilisé pour désigner l'action d'abaisser la dignité, le statut ou la réputation de quelqu'un, ou un comportement qui entraîne une perte de respect envers soi-même ou autrui.deVerb, das bezeichnet, jemandes Würde, Status oder Ansehen herabzusetzen oder sich so zu verhalten, dass jemand respektlos behandelt wird.ptVerbo usado para indicar a ação de rebaixar ou humilhar a dignidade, o status ou a reputação de alguém, ou comportar-se de modo que provoque a perda de respeito.zh动词，指贬低、损害他人的尊严、地位或名誉，或做出使人失去尊重的行为。arفعل يُستخدم للدلالة على إذلال شخص أو التقليل من قدره أو مكانته أو سمعته، أو على سلوك يؤدي إلى فقدان الاحترام.

1. Lower in dignity or respect B2 formal

   To cause someone to lose dignity, respect, or self-respect.

   • He refused to demean himself by begging for money.
   • The manager's harsh words demeaned the entire team.
   • She felt demeaned by the unfair criticism.

   ruУнижатьesHumillar, degradarfrrabaisserdeErniedrigenptRebaixarzh贬低arإذلال

   Synonyms: abasebelittledebasedegradediscreditdisparagehumiliatelowerreduceshame

   Antonyms: dignifyelevateexalthonorrespect

2. Degrade or humiliate B2 formal

   To make someone feel less worthy or respected.

   • The public apology was meant to demean his opponent.
   • They demeaned her achievements by calling them luck.
   • No one should demean another person for their background.

   ruУнижатьesdegradar o humillarfrAvilir, humilierdeErniedrigenptHumilharzh贬低arإذلال

   Synonyms: abasebelittledegradedeprecatediscredithumiliatelower

   Antonyms: dignifyelevateesteemexalthonorrespectuplift

• demeaned past participle
• demeaned past simple
• demeaning present participle
• demeans third person singular