Meaning & Definition of word "Degraded"

Degraded

/dɪˈɡreɪdəd/

verb:

  • 1. Past tense of degrade, which means to lower in character or quality.
    • Example: The company's policies have degraded the working conditions for employees.
  • 2. To have undergone a decline or damage in quality.
    • Example: The old photograph had degraded over time, losing its clarity and color.

adjective:

  • 1. Reduced in quality, value, or strength.
    • Example: The degraded environment has led to a decline in local wildlife.
  • 2. Lowered in status or dignity.
    • Example: He felt degraded by the way he was treated during the interview.
  • 3. Impaired in function or structure.
    • Example: The degraded infrastructure of the city caused numerous traffic problems.

Etymology

From Latin 'degradare', meaning to lower in grade.

Common Phrases and Expressions

a degraded state:

A condition of being lowered in quality or status.

degraded environment:

An ecological area that has suffered deterioration.

Related Words

degrade:

To lower in dignity or quality.

debasement:

The action of lowering the quality or value of something.

Slang Meanings of degraded

Meaning: To trash or ruin something.

Example Sentence: That party really degraded the vibe of the whole venue.

Meaning: To make something worthless or trashy.

Example Sentence: The movie was so bad it just degraded the franchise.