degraded
Americanadjective
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reduced in rank, position, reputation, etc..
He felt degraded by the trivial tasks assigned to him.
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reduced in quality or value; debased; vulgarized.
the degraded level of the modern novel.
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of degraded
First recorded in 1400–50; late Middle English; see origin at degrade, -ed 2
Vocabulary lists containing degraded
"The Declaration of Sentiments" (1848)
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"Ellen West" by Frank Bidart
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Example Sentences
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Degraded peatlands, such as those trampled by horses, can instead be carbon sources, releasing more carbon back into the atmosphere than they capture.
From Science Daily • Nov. 8, 2023
Degraded forests will be recovered and native vegetation increased through economic incentives for conservation and sustainable forest management, the plan says.
From Reuters • Jun. 5, 2023
Degraded tablets have a larger surface area, causing them to burn too fast and ignite too big of an explosion, according to the lawsuit.
From Seattle Times • May 13, 2023
Degraded forests also tend to store less carbon.
From Scientific American • Jan. 27, 2023
Degraded as I am, unworthy as I am—knowing as I do that nothing can ever come of it—I love you!
From The Two Destinies by Collins, Wilkie
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