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

But in 2003, it was considered too degraded to be capable of producing a match using methods available at the time. —Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 8 May 2026

And here was someone who was being completely humiliated, publicly humiliated, degraded, disgraced, handed a punishment that no member of the family has had — to have all their titles taken away, to be effectively un-royal, de-royaled. —Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 8 May 2026

Poor financial decisions have led to bad housing policy and degraded services. —David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026

The Teamsters warned a degraded zoo experience would await visitors who crossed the picket line, suggesting that certain programs such as dolphin shows would be canceled due to the strike. —Talia Soglin, Chicago Tribune, 4 May 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