adj
degraded
dih-GRAY-dihd
adj
1
Reduced in quality, condition, or capability.
"The old recording has a degraded, hissy sound."
2
Made to feel humiliated or without dignity.
"She felt degraded by the way she was spoken to."
How to Use Degraded
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishWorn down or lowered — either in physical condition or in dignity.
Common pairings
degraded quality
feel degraded
Word Forms
more degraded comparative, most degraded superlative
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The old recording has a _____, hissy sound.