demeaning
pronunciation
How to pronounce demeaning in British English:
UK [dɪˈmiːnɪŋ]
How to pronounce demeaning in American English:
US [ dɪˈmiːnɪŋ]
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- Adjective:
- causing awareness of your shortcomings
Word Origin
- demeaning (adj.)
- 1829, present participle adjective from demean (v.). Related: Demeaningly.
Example
- 1. Feminists also believe that pornography is demeaning to women .
- 2. He found it demeaning to ask his wife to support the family .
- 3. Now that reality might seem reductive and too insignificant and demeaning when attempting to understand another human being .
- 4. Do you sense any hidden agenda , of demeaning you in any manner ?
- 5. Even worse , a job hunt is often a demeaning process .