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

Usage Example

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

Strongest
degrading
humiliating
belittling
Strong
debasing
undignified
shameful
ignominious
disparaging
Weak
derogatory
mortifying

Opposites of demeaning

The opposite of demeaning shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

dignifying
ennobling
exalting
elevating
uplifting
respectful
flattering
See all opposites of demeaning

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Demeaning. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/demeaning
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