1. treated as less than human; stripped of human qualities, dignity, or individuality

Examples

• The prisoners felt dehumanized by the harsh treatment they received.
• Factory workers complained about being dehumanized by repetitive tasks.
• The documentary showed how slavery left people feeling dehumanized.
• She refused to work in an environment where employees were dehumanized.
• The refugees described feeling dehumanized by the bureaucratic process.
• Modern technology sometimes makes interactions feel cold and dehumanized.