adjective
- causing someone to lose dignity or respect; degrading or humiliating
Examples
- The boss’s constant criticism was demeaning to the employees.
- She refused to do the demeaning task of cleaning up after others.
- His demeaning comments about her appearance were completely inappropriate.
- The job required demeaning work that made her feel worthless.
- Making fun of someone’s accent is demeaning and hurtful.
- The teacher’s demeaning attitude toward struggling students was unprofessional.