Humiliating

/hjuːˈmɪl.i.eɪ.tɪŋ/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

causing someone to feel ashamed or embarrassed

The mistake he made during the presentation was incredibly humiliating.

making someone feel less important or respected

It was humiliating for her to be scolded in front of her colleagues.

resulting in a loss of dignity or pride

Losing the game in that manner was a humiliating experience for the team.

From Latin 'humiliatus', past participle of 'humiliare' which means to humble.

humiliation ritual

A practice or situation that causes someone to feel ashamed or degraded.

to save face

To avoid embarrassment or humiliation.

put someone down

To belittle or humiliate someone.

humiliate

To cause someone to feel shame or loss of dignity.

humility

The quality of being humble.

Burned

After that speech, I felt totally burned; it was humiliating.

Sticked

Getting stuck in that situation was sticked; everyone laughed at me.