To those who are unacquainted with the manners, habits, and improvements of the aborigines of this country, the term Indian is pregnant with ideas the most repelling and degrading. But such impressions, originating as they frequently do, from infant prejudices do great injustices to many of this race beings.

What is most likely the meaning of degrading as it is used in the excerpt?

A. Neutral

B. Insulting

C. Overwhelming

D. Primitive