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degraded

/dɪˈɡreɪdɪd/
de · grad · ed
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degraded Game Scores & Validity

• adjective

1

Reduced in quality, value, or functional performance; deteriorated or damaged over time.

Example

"Conservationists worked for years to restore the degraded wetlands along the coast."

2

Treated with disrespect or lowered in dignity, moral character, or social standing.

Example

"The workers felt degraded by the harsh and unreasonable rules imposed by management."

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degradable
degradation
degrade
degraded
degrading
degrease
degreaser

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed from the verb 'degrade', which entered Middle English via Old French from the Late Latin 'degradare', combining 'de-' (down from) and 'gradus' (step, rank, or degree), originally referring to stripping a cleric of ecclesiastical rank.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Degraded. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/degraded
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