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demeaning

/dɪˈmiː.nɪŋ/
de · mean · ing
Adverb:demeaningly
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demeaning Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Causing someone to lose their dignity and the respect of others; degrading or humiliating.

Example

"The interns complained that being asked to run personal errands for the executives was demeaning."

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• Rhymes for demeaning

• Nearby Words

demarcator
dematerialize
demean
demeaning
demeaningly
demeanor
demented

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the 17th century from the verb 'demean' (in the sense of lowering status), combining the prefix 'de-' with the adjective 'mean' ('lowly' or 'inferior'), probably modeled on 'debase'.

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