degrading
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
But Nowak's family said the way he was treated by police was "inhumane and degrading".
From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026
Nowak's family called his treatment by police "inhumane and degrading" and the force has apologised.
From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026
I assume you’re going to live in this new home for the next 20-odd years, and that you have the means to upgrade without degrading your retirement fund.
From MarketWatch • May 11, 2026
A few months later, he found degrading posters of his head on a child’s body shoved inside his uniform pockets and gun holster and plastered over the station walls, according to the complaint.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026
“It was a clear sign that lenders had lost it, constantly degrading their own standards to grow loan volumes,” Burry said.
From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis
Vocabulary lists containing degrading
"Diary of a Wimpy Kid" by Jeff Kinney
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
The Universal Declaration of Human Rights (1948)
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
They Called Us Enemy
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!
