demeaningly
- adverb
- /dɪˈmiːnɪŋli/
:
degradantemente
- The coach criticized the players demeaningly, which hurt their self-esteem.
Examples
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I'd even grant going farther and say that when it is used nearly exclusively demeaningly (or even pityingly) whenever used regarding people—even if used otherwise in other circumstances—it is at least time to refrain from using it in connection with people.
Blog text (3) -
She doesn't seem to use the term demeaningly.
Blog text (27) -
According to one scholar's account, the western conflation of the Third World with the "primitive" brought a "demeaningly neocolonial attitude" to European and American views of the former colonies.
Academic text (1994) -
He spoke to her demeaningly, making her feel worthless and humiliated.
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She felt belittled when he laughed demeaningly at her ideas during the meeting.
Synonyms
13
3.5
In a way that makes you feel embarrassed
10
3.4
In a way that makes people feel guilty or embarrassed
5
4.4
In a rude way that shows no respect
4
7.5
In a way that shows you have no respect for someone or something
4
6.0
In a way that shows strong dislike and disrespect
3
4.6
In a way that makes people feel ashamed
3
7.3
In a way that shows you do not respect someone and say bad things about them
3
7.3
With a look or voice that shows strong dislike and no respect
2
5.9
In a rude way that tries to hurt someone's feelings
1
9.9
In a way that causes public shame or loss of respect
1
6.7
In a way that makes someone feel very ashamed and small
1
7.2
In a way that shows disrespect toward someone or something
1
8.0
Causing strong embarrassment or shame
In a way that makes someone or something look bad
In a way that shows little respect for someone or their work
In a rude, insulting way that shows clear disrespect
In a rude way that shows you think someone is silly
In a mocking way that shows you think someone is silly
In a way that makes people feel strong dislike and disgust
Antonyms
How Demeaning
Surface Forms
Morphology
demeaningly = demeaning (semi-transparent) = de + mean + ing + ly
Formed by adding -ly to the adjective 'demeaning' (itself de- + mean + -ing); while the form is regular, the meaning depends on an older sense of 'mean' (treat/behave), so learners may not fully predict the sense.
Etymology
The word demeaningly comes from the parts de- meaning 'down' and mean meaning 'to act', and it shares the same root as demeanor. So, to behave demeaningly is to 'put someone down' or lower their dignity.