Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

declasse

adjective

/ˌdeɪklɑːˈseɪ/

Definition

Having lost social status or standing; of lower social class.

Examples

His declasse behavior at the party surprised many of his friends.
She felt declasse after losing her job and having to move into a less prestigious neighborhood.

Meaning

The term ‘declasse’ refers to someone or something that has fallen from a higher social position to a lower one, often associated with shame or a loss of dignity.