How to Use demeaning in a Sentence

demeaning

adjective
  • Not in a demeaning way but in a loving a caring way.
    — David Chiu, PEOPLE, 15 May 2026
  • First of all, that’s a little bit demeaning to truck drivers.
    — Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 28 Feb. 2026
  • Never mind that the statuettes were meant to be demeaning.
    — Judith Shulevitz, The Atlantic, 17 Feb. 2026
  • But parading around half-naked at competitions felt demeaning.
    — Sean Williams, Outside, 27 Oct. 2025
  • But this seems to Miss Manners both demeaning and not guaranteed of success.
    — Judith Martin, Mercury News, 15 Apr. 2026
  • Other Natives found the video demeaning when it was circulated.
    — Ian Frazier, New Yorker, 19 Jan. 2026
  • Jonathan was even reprimanded more than once for his name-calling and demeaning attitude towards Ana.
    — Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Mar. 2026
  • In a post dripping with arrogance, Lynch dished out demeaning nicknames for her recent opponents.
    — Andrew Ravens‎, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
  • They were berated with demeaning and misogynistic names.
    — Lucia Cheng, Des Moines Register, 20 Feb. 2026
  • Language that is harmful or demeaning to the dignity of another person has no place in our community.
    — Daniel I. Dorfman, Chicago Tribune, 27 Feb. 2026
  • Her pictures, which start innocently enough from the puppy-dog idea, get increasingly demeaning.
    — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 20 Apr. 2026
  • Constantly at each other’s throats, the pair matches wits with demeaning quips and physical comedy greatness.
    — Glenn Garner, Deadline, 14 Mar. 2026
  • Sweeney's storyline didn't sit right with fans, who have watched the actress undergo similar demeaning character arcs in seasons one and two.
    — Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 13 Apr. 2026
  • Some of the women interviewed for the article claimed that Platner could be demeaning to women and, in at least one case, even physically threatening.
    — Selina Wang, ABC News, 7 June 2026
  • Bruce was praised by fellow members of the White House press corps for asking important questions despite the president’s demeaning comments.
    — Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 21 Nov. 2025
  • But few experiences prepare one for the long, grueling, demeaning process of running for president better than growing up black and poor in America.
    — Gail Sheehy, Vanity Fair, 20 Feb. 2026
  • That framing, whether intentional or not, is disrespectful, dismissive and demeaning.
    — Terri Freeman, Baltimore Sun, 25 Mar. 2026
  • Depicting Americans as arrogant, loud, boorish and demeaning of other cultures, the term has stuck and is still mentioned 60-plus years later.
    — Jenny Peters, Oc Register, 4 Aug. 2025
  • The happiness ends when Kaisa gets an internship in Paris, but Ossi can’t join her because he is forced to attend an absurd and demeaning course for the long-time unemployed.
    — Leo Barraclough, Variety, 14 May 2026
  • This is demeaning, unfair, and dangerous to women and girls, and denies women and girls the equal opportunity to participate and excel in competitive sports.
    — Jon Root Outkick, FOXNews.com, 27 June 2026
  • In 2022, Kadlec records show, more emails were sent to clinic leadership alleging that Mulholland was demeaning to patients and co-workers.
    — Ashley Hiruko, ProPublica, 26 Mar. 2026
  • Despite the demeaning work, Laura, a local woman, has risen to middle management through unyielding determination.
    — Literary Hub, 19 May 2026
  • Yet another quilt depicts a blackface minstrel as a reminder of whites who masqueraded as Blacks on Vaudeville and perpetuated demeaning stereotypes.
    — Susan Degrane, Chicago Tribune, 28 Feb. 2026
  • For decades, Indigenous leaders and advocates across the state and country have been trying to convince school communities that the use of such mascots and logos are inappropriate, demeaning and harmful.
    — Frank Vaisvilas, jsonline.com, 29 Aug. 2025
  • One detainee who submitted an account to the court that was referenced by Gregorio described sleeping in foul-smelling facilities and facing demeaning treatment by ICE agents.
    — Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily News, 12 Aug. 2025
  • Leadership was abusive, inappropriate and demeaning, employees told The Denver Post.
    — Sam Tabachnik, Denver Post, 20 Apr. 2026
  • Some women who filed lawsuits against Ortega reported they had been confused about whether demeaning or uncomfortable actions the doctor engaged in during exams was within the bounds of necessary medical behavior.
    — Emily Hoerner, Chicago Tribune, 12 June 2026
  • That demeaning statement has proven both accurate and inaccurate, depending on the president’s relationship with the vice president, their skill set, experience, and political ambition.
    — Myra Adams, Washington Post, 9 Jan. 2026
  • The epitome of narcissism, demeaning and denigrating others upon their deaths (John McCain, Rob Reiner) who’ve displeased him is nothing new, but the Mueller post sinks to a new low.
    — Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 30 Mar. 2026
  • Political bullies also enjoy demeaning names and character assassination.
    — Arkansas Online, 16 Mar. 2026

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