demeaning

[dih-mee-ning]

adjective

1. that demeans; demean; debasing; degrading.

   Being forced to apologize when I had done nothing wrong was a demeaning task.

Word History and Origins

Origin of demeaning¹

First recorded in 1875–80; demean ¹ + -ing ²

Example Sentences

Especially when it became clear that the writers thought it made perfect sense to keep Carrie and Aidan’s children separate — so unbelievable, and demeaning to both characters.

From Los Angeles Times

She included photos of herself with a black eye and alleged Phypers regularly called her profane and demeaning names and periodically threatened to kill her or himself.

From Los Angeles Times

In an ill-fated effort to make nice with MAGA, Newsom started a podcast promising "honest discussions with people that agree AND disagree with us," all "without demeaning or dehumanizing one other."

From Salon

Trump has defended his actions, saying trans women in sports is "demeaning for women and it's very bad for our country".

From BBC

Or the controversy over the stereotypically demeaning roles Black actors depicted.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• defamatory 
• degrading 
• disparaging 
• sarcastic 
• slanderous 
• unflattering