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demeaning

[dih-mee-ning] / dɪˈmi nɪŋ /




ADJECTIVE
humiliating
Synonyms






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Title IX was meant to combat demeaning and exclusionary sex stereotypes.

From Slate Aug. 7, 2026

Dean also wrote that she was also subjected to demeaning comments from the late radio host Don Imus during her tenure as a news editor and reporter for his program in the early 2000s.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 25, 2026

Poor Mr. Biswas, a man of meager prospects but irrepressible pride, must suffer through a series of demeaning dwellings to which his in-laws, the emasculating Tulsis, confine him.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 10, 2026

Losing your job might be demeaning, but losing your integrity for the shot at a job is dehumanizing.

From Salon Oct. 7, 2025

Despite the demeaning response, Stanton and Anthony considered the speech a victory: Women had spoken before the legislature.

From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling




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