Demeaning and Nasty

Demeaning

Demeaning adjective - Intended to make a person or thing seem of little importance or value.
Usage example: demanded an apology from the men's football coach for his demeaning comments on women athletes

Nasty and demeaning are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Nasty" instead an adjective "Demeaning".

Nearby Words: demean, demeanor, demeaned

Nasty

Nasty adjective - Arousing or deserving of one's loathing and disgust.

Demeaning and nasty are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Demeaning" instead an adjective "Nasty".

Nearby Word: nastily
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