Demeaning

Pronunciation: /dɪˈmiːnɪŋ/

Demeaning (adj)

  1. Making someone feel less important or valued.
  2. Reducing a person's dignity or self-worth through words or actions.

Common collocations: demeaning behavior, demeaning remarks, demeaning treatment, demeaning comments

Demeaning (adjective)

Examples

  • The comments were demeaning and hurtful to everyone involved.
  • The treatment was demeaning and unacceptable in any situation.

Synonyms of Demeaning

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Demeaning

  • — Opposite of demeaning, it enhances someone's dignity.
  • — Contrasts with demeaning by showing honor and esteem.