| 单词 | demeaning |
| 释义 | demeaning (once / 20628 pages) adj The adjective demeaning describes something that lowers a person's reputation or dignity. If your boss always asks you to pick up her dry cleaning and get her coffee, you might feel like you usually get the demeaning jobs. The adjective demeaning comes from the verb demean, which itself is based on the construction of the word "debase." The word demean has two almost opposite meanings, to degrade and to conduct oneself in a particular manner, usually a proper one. The adjective, however, always describes something that is degrading. Overhearing two friends gossiping about you can be a demeaning experience, even if they're just criticizing your new haircut. WORD FAMILYdemeaning: demeaningly+/demean: demeaned, demeaning, demeans, misdemean/misdemean: misdemeaned, misdemeaning, misdemeans USAGE EXAMPLESIn December 2015, Falls complained to Jackson County Human Resources that he was treated in an unprofessional, demeaning and discriminatory manner. Washington Times(Jan 01, 2017) Appalled by sexist and demeaning banners displayed by Brass Monkey Hotel, Northbridge. The Guardian(Dec 29, 2016) Also disturbing, however, is the broader tone with which Powell delivered that warranted exposure — smug, arrogant and demeaning. New York Times(Dec 24, 2016) adj causing awareness of your shortcomings Syn humbling, humiliating, mortifying undignified lacking dignity |
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