Devalued (Adjective)
Meaning
Lowered in value; "the dollar is low"; "a debased currency".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The country's currency was devalued due to the economic crisis, making imports more expensive.
- The devalued stock was a result of the company's poor financial performance over the past year.
- After the discovery of a large quantity of the rare mineral, its value became devalued and it was no longer a sought-after commodity.
- The artist's reputation was devalued when it was discovered that many of her works were forgeries.
- The government's decision to print more money led to a devalued currency, causing inflation to rise sharply.