degraded Definition
- 1having lost the quality of being respected, morally upright, or successful
- 2reduced in rank, dignity, or quality
Using degraded: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "degraded" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The company's reputation was degraded by the scandal.
Example
He felt degraded by the way his boss spoke to him.
Example
The once-beautiful building had become degraded over time.
degraded Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for degraded
- disgraced
- dishonored
- demoted
- shamed
- humiliated
Antonyms for degraded
- dignified
- honored
- respected
Phrases with degraded
degraded land
land that has been damaged or destroyed by human activity or natural forces
Example
The government is working to restore degraded land in the national park.
degraded image
an image that has lost quality or resolution due to compression or other factors
Example
The photo was so small and degraded that it was hard to make out the details.
degraded music
music that has been distorted or altered in quality, often due to poor recording or playback equipment
Example
The cassette tape was so old and degraded that the music sounded scratchy and distorted.
Summary: degraded in Brief
The term 'degraded' [dɪˈɡreɪdɪd] refers to a loss of respect, morality, or quality. It can describe people, companies, or buildings, as in 'The company's reputation was degraded by the scandal.' 'Degraded' also extends to phrases like 'degraded land,' referring to damaged or destroyed land, and 'degraded music,' describing distorted or altered sound quality.
