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demoted

adj.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //dɪˈmoʊtɪd// UK //dɪmˈəʊtɪd// de·mot·ed

adj. moved to a lower rank or a less important job. It is the opposite of being promoted.

adj. assigned to a lower rank, grade, or position of less authority. Often used predicatively after a linking verb or as a participial adjective.


SIMPLE

He felt embarrassed after being demoted to a junior role.

CONTEXTUAL

The manager was demoted following a series of poor performance reviews and a failure to meet quarterly targets.

COMPLEX

While some employees might quit after being demoted, others view the shift to a less demanding role as an opportunity to rebuild their skills without the pressure of leadership.

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Often follows a linking verb like 'be', 'get', or 'feel'.

Pitfall

he was demoted from managerhe was demoted from the position of managerWhen mentioning the specific title, it is more natural to use 'from the position of' or simply 'demoted to [new role]'.

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