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Tariq felt degraded when his work was mocked in front of the class.
What does Degraded mean?
Degraded means made to feel less valued, respected, or important.
Dictionary definition
Made to feel less valued, respected, or important.
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What does degraded mean?
Degraded means made to feel less valued, respected, or important.
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dih · gray · did · strongest beat: gray
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WordDegraded.
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MeaningDegraded means made to feel less valued, respected, or important.
ExampleExample: Tariq felt degraded when his work was mocked in front of the class.
Word breakdown
3 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- dih · gray · did
- Strongest beat
- gray
- Ending
- did
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on gray.
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Synonyms
Words like Degraded
humiliatedUse when someone feels deeply embarrassed or put down.
Antonyms
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respectedUse when someone is treated with value.
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Degraded word family
Base word
degrade
adjective
degrading
Making someone feel less respected or valued.
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Common mix-up
Degraded describes hurtful treatment; it should not be used as a name for a person.
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