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- [dih-mee-ning]
- /dɪˈmi nɪŋ/
- /dɪˈmiː.nɪŋ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [dih-mee-ning]
- /dɪˈmi nɪŋ/
Definitions of demeaning word
- adjective demeaning Something that is demeaning makes people have less respect for the person who is treated in that way, or who does that thing. 3
- adjective demeaning intended to lower a person's dignity, status, or character 3
- adjective demeaning that demeans; debasing; degrading: Being forced to apologize when I had done nothing wrong was a demeaning task. 1
- verb with object demeaning to conduct or behave (oneself) in a specified manner. 1
- noun demeaning Archaic. demeanor. 1
- noun demeaning Causing someone to lose their dignity and the respect of others. 1
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Origin of demeaning
First appearance:
before 1875 One of the 25% newest English words
First recorded in 1875-80; demean1 + -ing2
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Parts of speech for Demeaning
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
demeaning popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 93% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for demeaning
adjective demeaning
- disparaging — that disparages; tending to belittle or bring reproach upon: a disparaging remark.
- condescending — If you say that someone is condescending, you are showing your disapproval of the fact that they talk or behave in a way which shows that they think they are superior to other people.
- patronising — to give (a store, restaurant, hotel, etc.) one's regular patronage; trade with.
- patronizing — displaying or indicative of an offensively condescending manner: a patronizing greeting, accompanied by a gentle pat on the pack.
- sneering — to smile, laugh, or contort the face in a manner that shows scorn or contempt: They sneered at his pretensions.
Antonyms for demeaning
adjective demeaning
- supportive — giving support.
- misdemeaning — to misbehave (oneself).
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