Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Lowered in value: Having had its worth, importance, or purchasing power reduced.
   • Debased: Having been reduced in quality, purity, or esteem.

Usage

The adjective "devalued" describes something that has been made less valuable. It is commonly used in economic contexts to describe currency but can also apply to abstract concepts like reputation or skills.

Examples

• Economic Context:

  • The devalued currency made imports much more expensive.
  • Investors lost confidence in the devalued bonds.

• Abstract Context:

  • After the scandal, his contributions felt devalued.
  • She felt her years of experience were devalued by the new management.

Advanced Usage

• "to feel devalued": to feel that one's worth or contributions are not properly recognized.

  • Employees can feel devalued if their feedback is ignored.

• "devalued asset": an item or property whose market price has fallen significantly.

  • The company had to sell several devalued assets to stay solvent.

Variants and Related Words

• Devalue (verb): To reduce the value of.

  • The government decided to devalue the national currency.

• Devaluation (noun): The act or instance of devaluing.

  • The sudden devaluation of the peso caused economic turmoil.

Synonyms

• Depreciated: Reduced in value over time, especially due to wear and tear.
• Diminished: Made smaller or less important.

Antonyms

• Appreciated: Increased in value.
• Enhanced: Improved in quality or value.

Adjective

1. lowered in value
   • the dollar is low
   • a debased currency