Demeaned: meaning, definitions and examples

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demeaned

 

[ dɪˈmiːnd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

social interactions

Demeaned refers to the action of causing someone to lose their dignity or respect. It often involves belittling or humiliating remarks or actions directed at a person, affecting their self-esteem and social standing.

Synonyms

belittled, degraded, diminished, disparaged, humiliated

Examples of usage

  • She felt demeaned by his rude comments.
  • The manager demeaned his employees during the meeting.
  • They demeaned her achievements instead of celebrating them.
  • He demeaned himself by accepting such insulting treatment.
  • The article demeaned the entire community's efforts.

Translations

Translations of the word "demeaned" in other languages:

🇵🇹 desmerecido

🇮🇳 अपमानित

🇩🇪 herabgesetzt

🇮🇩 direndahkan

🇺🇦 приниженний

🇵🇱 poniżony

🇯🇵 侮辱された

🇫🇷 dévalorisé

🇪🇸 menospreciado

🇹🇷 küçümsenen

🇰🇷 경시된

🇸🇦 مُهَان

🇨🇿 ponížený

🇸🇰 ponížený

🇨🇳 贬低的

🇸🇮 ponižan

🇮🇸 lækkaður

🇰🇿 жәбірленген

🇬🇪 დამცირებული

🇦🇿 kiçik düşmüş

🇲🇽 menospreciado

Word origin

The word 'demean' stems from the Latin word 'deminere', which means 'to lessen'. The term evolved in Middle English to refer to a decline in one's status or dignity. In the 17th century, it began to take on a more specific connotation related to causing someone else to lose respect or dignity. Over time, the usage of 'demean' has become common in various contexts, particularly in discussions of social behavior and interpersonal relationships. The development reflects a growing awareness of the impact of language and behavior on individuals' self-worth and societal position.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #32,902 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.