Degraded /(?)/

De·grad·ed

Degraded

a.
  1. Reduced in rank, character, or reputation; debased; sunken; low; base.
    The Netherlands . . . were reduced practically to a very degraded condition.
  2. Having the typical characters or organs in a partially developed condition, or lacking certain parts. (Biol.)
    Some families of plants are degraded dicotyledons.
  3. Having steps; -- said of a cross each of whose extremities finishes in steps growing larger as they leave the center; -- termed also on degrees. (Her.)