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Meaning of degraded
The primary meaning of the word "degraded" is to lower something or someone in quality, character, or reputation.
Etymology of degraded
The word "degraded" comes from the Old French word "degrader", which is derived from "de-" (meaning "down" or "away from") and "grade" (meaning "step" or "degree")
Historically, the word has been used to describe a decline or reduction in quality, character, or status, and has been in use since the 15th century
Synonyms
deteriorated
diminished
lowered
reduced
decreased
impaired
weakened
damaged
spoiled
corrupted
tainted
polluted
contaminated
defiled
desecrated
debased
demeaned
humiliated
disgraced
shamed
embarrassed
mortified
belittled
minimized
lessened
cheapened
coarsened
brutalized
brutalised
vitiated
warped
distorted
perverted
twisted
corrupted
ruined
destroyed
ravaged
devastated
wrecked
smashed
shattered
broken
crushed
smashed
annihilated
exterminated
eradicated
extinguished
obliterated
Definitions
- Made inferior in quality or character
- Lowered in dignity or status
- Damaged or spoiled something, especially the environment
- Reduced to a lower level or form, especially in terms of moral or cultural standards
Usage Examples
- The soil had been degraded by years of intensive farming and was no longer suitable for crops
- The company's reputation was degraded after the scandal was made public
- The environment had been degraded by pollution and neglect
Antonyms
elevated
upgraded
improved
enhanced
lifted
raised
increased
elevated
exalted
glorified
dignified
honored
respected
admired
praised
commended
acclaimed
celebrated
upgraded
refined
polished
perfected
restored
revived
renewed
rejuvenated
revitalized
strengthened
fortified
reinforced
amplified
magnified
intensified
heightened
enriched
embellished