herabwürdigend
Translation
derogatory, demeaning, degrading
Examples
Das war eine herabwürdigende Bemerkung.
That was a derogatory remark.
Er behandelt seine Mitarbeiter herabwürdigend.
He treats his employees in a demeaning way.
Grammar Patterns
((derogatory)) + ((noun)) a derogatory ... a derogatory treatment
to treat ((sb.)) ((in a demeaning way)) to treat sb. in a demeaning way He treats her in a demeaning way.
Similar Words
Synonyms: erniedrigend, beleidigend, demütigend; Antonyms: anerkennend, lobend, ehrend
Etymology
Composed of 'herab-' (downwards) + 'Würde' (dignity) + '-igend' (participle ending). Literally 'making dignity go down'.
Memory Tips
Break it down: 'herab' (down) + 'würdig' (worthy). It describes something that makes someone feel 'less worthy'.