Degraded

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /dɪˈgɹeɪdÉ™d/

Origin

See degrade and compare French degré step.

Full definition of degraded

Adjective

1. Feeling or having undergone degradation; deprived of dignity or self-respect.The Netherlands ... were reduced practically to a very degraded condition. — Motley.
2. (biology) Having the typical characters or organs in a partially developed condition, or lacking certain parts.Some families of plants are degraded dicotyledons. — Dana.
3. (heraldry) Having steps; said of a cross whose extremities end in steps growing larger as they leave the centre; on degrees.

Synonyms

• humiliated

Verb

1. degraded

   (past of degrade)