Meaning & Definition of word "Humiliating"
Humiliating
/hjuːˈmɪl.i.eɪ.tɪŋ/
adjective:
- 1. causing someone to feel ashamed or embarrassed
- Example: The mistake he made during the presentation was incredibly humiliating.
- 2. making someone feel less important or respected
- Example: It was humiliating for her to be scolded in front of her colleagues.
- 3. resulting in a loss of dignity or pride
- Example: Losing the game in that manner was a humiliating experience for the team.
Etymology
●From Latin 'humiliatus', past participle of 'humiliare' which means to humble.
Common Phrases and Expressions
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.
Related Words
humiliate:
To cause someone to feel shame or loss of dignity.
humility:
The quality of being humble.
Slang Meanings of humiliating
Meaning: Burned
● Example Sentence: After that speech, I felt totally burned; it was humiliating.
Meaning: Sticked
● Example Sentence: Getting stuck in that situation was sticked; everyone laughed at me.