degrading

verb adjective

Stress: second syllable

Syllables: de-grad-ing (3)

English Definition

Causing a loss of self-respect; humiliating

Example Sentence

Prisoners should not be subjected to degrading treatment.

US IPA /dɪˈɡreɪdɪŋ/

UK IPA /dɪˈɡreɪdɪŋ/

humiliating demeaning shameful dishonorable lowering

ennobling honorable uplifting