Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
demeaning
Adjective
/dɪˈmiː.nɪŋ/
Definition
causing someone to lose their dignity and the respect of others
Examples
- His demeaning remarks during the meeting upset many of the team members.
- She felt that the demeaning treatment from her peers affected her self-esteem.
- Making demeaning jokes about someone’s appearance is unacceptable.
Meaning
Demeaning refers to actions or remarks that belittle or humiliate a person, making them feel inferior.
Synonyms
- belittling
- humiliating
- disparaging
- demeaning
- derogatory
