degraded

adjective

de·​grad·​ed di-ˈgrā-dəd 

dē-

1

: reduced far below ordinary standards of civilized life and conduct

2

: characterized by degeneration of structure or function

degradedly adverb

Synonyms of degraded

• corrupt
• sick

Examples of degraded in a Sentence

many observers deplored the fact that the city's festivities for Mardi Gras had become a degraded, drunken celebration

Recent Examples on the Web

The focus here is on restoring degraded landscapes, reconnecting fragmented ecosystems and supporting biodiversity for the long term. — Sarah Kingdom, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026

Those corporations have, by the way, consistently objected to the EU’s digital regulations on the grounds that the rules would harm users’ privacy and lead to a degraded experience. — Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 17 July 2026

The result is not only deception, but degraded accountability. — Henry Bair, STAT, 14 July 2026

The nearly five-minute clip becomes progressively more degraded as the recording continues. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 10 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1643, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for degraded

• abraded
• arcaded
• blockaded
• brocaded
• cascaded
• dissuaded
• downgraded
• evaded
• hydatid
• invaded
• paraded
• persuaded