Feeling or having undergone degradation; deprived of dignity or self-respect. / (biology) Having the typical characters or organs in a partially developed condition, or lacking certain parts.

simple past tense and past participle of degrade

plural of degradation

Any material that can be degraded or decomposed.

Able to be chemically or biologically degraded.

(nonstandard) To cause, or to undergo degradation

The act of reducing in rank, character, or reputation, or of abasing; a lowering from one's standing or rank in office or society

(transitive) To lower in value or social position. / (intransitive, ergative) To reduce in quality or purity.

Causing or likely to cause someone to feel degraded.

present participle of degrade