Synonyms for

Degraded

Verb / dɪˈgreɪdʌd / / dɪˈgreɪdɪd / Another word for degraded — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To lower in quality or value; to demean or humiliate someone.

Synonyms & similar words

debased debauched aggrade disgrace riotous fast libertine profligate degrade cheapen dissipated degenerate dissolute demean putdown takedown devalued humiliate dishonor disgrace belittle demote devalue debase dehumanize abase deprecate declass disparage demean lower reduce sink deprave vitiate deprofane deglamorize

Synonyms by register

Formal

deteriorated debased diminished devalued

Informal

worn out run down lousy crappy

Literary

despoiled vitiated sullied

Antonyms

improved elevated enhanced upgraded repaired restored honored

Common collocations

  • degraded quality
  • degraded performance
  • degraded environment
  • degraded signal
  • degraded by
  • degraded to
  • degraded status

Word family

noun degradation
verb degrade
adjective degraded
adverb degradedly

Usage note

Often used to describe a decline in quality, status, or moral standing. Can also refer to the physical breakdown of materials or the environment.

Example sentences

  1. The bully degraded the new student in front of everyone.
  2. The companys profits degraded after the CEO resigned.
  3. Her behavior degraded the respect she had earned.
  4. He felt degraded by the way his boss treated him.
  5. The comedians jokes degraded the audiences intelligence.

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