demeaning

/dɪˈminɪŋ/
adjective
  1. Causing someone to lose their dignity or self-respect; humiliating or degrading.
    • Asking for a handout felt demeaning to the proud old man.
    • She refused to do the demeaning task of cleaning the boss's car.
    • He found the constant criticism from his manager to be demeaning.
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