Depromoted

Where someone is promoted upwards into a worse position than they had before. Unlike a demotion, it is done with a smile and a pat on the back, but with net negative results.

That person was depromoted into handling the payroll system for everyone in the building. Poor guy.

by Sunfall October 30, 2020

depromotion

When someone is given a promotion so that their boss can get rid of them without having to fire them

That guy given a depromotion and now he is a supervisor because he could not handle doing the work.

by iggydee November 22, 2010

Depromoted

Depromoted is the process by which one loses their promotions.

Darius's dog died today, so he was promptly depromoted!

by Chuckles Finley December 13, 2025