Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
humiliating
adjective
/hjuːˈmɪl.i.eɪ.tɪŋ/
Definition
Causing someone to feel ashamed or embarrassed.
Examples
- It was humiliating to fail in front of all my classmates.
- The sudden dismissal from the team was a humiliating experience for him.
Meaning
The feeling of loss of dignity or self-respect, often as a result of being treated in a degrading manner.
Synonyms
- Embarrassing
- Degrading
- Dishonorable
- Shaming
- Disgraceful
