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demeaning

UK
/dɪˈmiːnɪŋ/
US
/dɪˈminɪŋ/

Translations

demeaningadjective
more demeaning
Comp.
most demeaning
Super.
UK
/dɪˈmiːnɪŋ/
US
/dɪˈminɪŋ/
The manager's demeaning comments made the employees feel undervalued.
Унизительные комментарии менеджера заставили сотрудников чувствовать себя недооцененными.
Additional translations
оскорбительный
принижающий
Synonyms
belittling
humiliating
disparaging
derogatory
degrading
insulting
shaming
Antonyms
uplifting
respectful
honorable
dignified
demeaningnoun
UK
/dɪˈmiːnɪŋ/
US
/dɪˈminɪŋ/
Gerund; usually treated as an uncountable noun meaning the act of humiliating or degrading.
demeanverb

demeaning

Gerund

demeaned
Past Simple
demeaned
Past Participle
demeaning
Gerund
UK
/dɪˈmiːn/
US
/dɪˈmin/
He would never demean himself by begging for a job.
Он никогда не унизит себя, прося работу.
Synonyms
degrade
humiliate
belittle
disparage
denigrate
abase
lower
reduce
Antonyms
elevate
honor
respect

Definitions

demeaningadjective
Causing someone to lose their dignity and the respect of others.
The manager's demeaning comments made the employees feel undervalued.
demeaningnoun
The act of humiliating or degrading someone or something.
Constant demeaning of employees can create a toxic work environment.
demeanverb
To cause a severe loss in the dignity of and respect for someone or something.
The manager's harsh words demeaned the employee in front of the entire team.
to conduct or behave (oneself) in a particular manner, often followed by a reflexive pronoun; comport
During the negotiations he demeaned himself with remarkable calm and courtesy.
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