adj
Uncommon
degraded
dih-GRAY-dihd
Degraded (adj) means Reduced in quality, condition, or capability. Example: “The old recording has a degraded, hissy sound.”
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
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more degraded
- Superlative
- most degraded
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The old recording has a _____, hissy sound.
Etymology
Formed from degrade and -ed. See degrade, and compare French degré (“step”).
Synonyms
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Rhymes for degraded
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What does “degraded” mean?
The word “degraded” means reduced in quality, condition, or capability. In plain terms, worn down or lowered — either in physical condition or in dignity.
How do you pronounce “degraded”?
“Degraded” is pronounced dih-GRAY-dihd (/dɪˈɡɹeɪdɪd/ in IPA).
How do you use “degraded” in a sentence?
Here is “degraded” used in a sentence: “The old recording has a degraded, hissy sound.”
What part of speech is “degraded”?
“Degraded” is an adjective.
Is “degraded” a common word?
“Degraded” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “degraded” have?
“Degraded” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: reduced in quality, condition, or capability.
