demeaning
adjectiveUK /dɪˈmiːnɪŋ/
US /dɪˈmiːnɪŋ/
Making someone feel small or not important.
The older kids made demeaning jokes about his clothes.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. Causing a loss of dignity or respect.
She refused to do demeaning chores for her boss.
3. Lowering someone's status or reputation.
The scandal was demeaning to the whole family.
4. Treating someone as if they are worth less than others.
Demeaning comments can hurt people deeply.