demeaning
Example Sentences
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The speakers are often ill-prepared and sometimes glib, demeaning what they should be illuminating.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 21, 2026
Bureaucrats have bristled at the term as misleading and demeaning.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 15, 2025
“The EIT happens to drive the car. But to call them a driver is a bit demeaning and a bit minimizing,” he said.
From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2025
British Commonwealth 10,000m champion Eilish McColgan, who is competing in her first London Marathon on Sunday, was subjected to what her mum and coach Liz called "demeaning and abusive" body-shaming on social media in March.
From BBC • Apr. 24, 2025
It is so demeaning having to squat in front of so many people.
From "Krik? Krak!" by Edwidge Danticat
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