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UK//dɪˈɡreɪdɪŋ//US//dɪˈɡreɪdɪŋ//

Meaning of Degrading

Causing a decline in quality, value, or dignity.

In simple words: Making something worse or lower in quality.

Degrading in a sentence

  • The degrading conditions in the prison alarmed many human rights activists.
  • He felt that the degrading comments made were unnecessary and hurtful.
  • Environmental activists are concerned about the degrading state of the local river.
  • Degrading work conditions can affect employee morale significantly.
  • They made degrading jokes that left some people feeling uncomfortable.

How to use Degrading

Use 'degrading' to describe actions or conditions that lower quality or value. Avoid in overly formal contexts.

Grammar pattern

degrading + object

Memory hint

Think of 'degrading' as 'downgrading' something in quality or status.

Related words

Collocations with Degrading

  • degrading conditions
  • degrading remarks
  • degrading treatment
  • degrading environments
  • degrading experiences

Synonyms for Degrading

  • diminishing
  • devaluing
  • humiliating
  • belittling
  • deteriorating

Opposites of Degrading

  • uplifting
  • enhancing
  • improving

Common mistakes with Degrading

  • Confused with 'degrading' vs. 'degrade' (verb form).
  • Using it in positive contexts mistakenly.
  • Confusing it with 'deteriorating' which implies different nuances.

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Frequently asked questions about Degrading

What does Degrading mean?

Making something worse or lower in quality.

What is the definition of Degrading?

Causing a decline in quality, value, or dignity.

How do you use Degrading in a sentence?

The degrading conditions in the prison alarmed many human rights activists.

Can you give another example of Degrading?

He felt that the degrading comments made were unnecessary and hurtful.

What are synonyms for Degrading?

Common alternatives include diminishing, devaluing, humiliating, belittling, deteriorating.

What is the opposite of Degrading?

Opposite meanings include uplifting, enhancing, improving.

What words go with Degrading?

It commonly pairs with degrading conditions, degrading remarks, degrading treatment, degrading environments, degrading experiences.

What are common mistakes when using Degrading?

Confused with 'degrading' vs. 'degrade' (verb form). Using it in positive contexts mistakenly. Confusing it with 'deteriorating' which implies different nuances.

How do you pronounce Degrading?

US: //dɪˈɡreɪdɪŋ//, UK: //dɪˈɡreɪdɪŋ//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Degrading?

Use 'degrading' to describe actions or conditions that lower quality or value. Avoid in overly formal contexts.