degrading

• Describe 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.

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

1. Harmful to dignity or self-respectB2formal

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

   degradante

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

   Sinónimosdemeaningdisgracefulhumiliatingignominiousmortifyingshameful

   Antónimosdignifyinghonoringrespectfuluplifting

2. Morally harmful or corruptingC1formal

   Tending to lower moral standards or corrupt character.

   degradante

   • 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.

   Sinónimoscorruptingdemeaningdisgracefulhumiliatingignominiousmortifyingshameful

   Antónimosedifyingnobleuprightvirtuous

3. Dishonorable or shamefulC1formal

   Characterized by a lack of honor or integrity; disgraceful.

   degradante

   • 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.

   Sinónimosabjectdemeaningdiscreditabledisgracefuldishonorablehumiliatingignominiousmortifyingshameful

   Antónimosdignifiedexaltedhonorablenoblerespectable

• Verbo que denota la acción de reducir la calidad, el valor o el rango de algo; causar deterioro o pérdida de respeto o dignidad.

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

1. Lower in quality or valueB2formal

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

   Degradar

   • 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.

   Sinónimoscheapencorruptdebasedemeandeterioratedevaluediminishdowngradeimpairworsen

   Antónimoselevateenhanceimproverefineupgrade

2. Treat with disrespectB2formal

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

   Humillar, degradar

   • 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.

   Sinónimosabasebelittledebasedemeandisparagehumiliateinsultput downshame

   Antónimosdignifyesteemhonorrespectvalue

3. Break down chemicallyC1formalscientific

   To break down or decompose into simpler components.

   degradar (descomponer químicamente)

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

   Sinónimosbreak downcorrodedecaydecomposedisintegratedissolve