noun
humiliation
hyoo-mil-ee-AY-shuhn/hjuːˌmɪliˈeɪʃn/
A painful loss of dignity or self-respect through shame or embarrassment.
She lowers her gaze in humiliation as the onlookers turn away.
Etymology
Humiliation names the act or result of humbling people—bringing them low. That lowering concerns dignity or public standing, connecting abasement with the painful loss of pride or respect.
In context
couple humiliation with loss abandonment is a critical part of mortification you humiliate the narcissist by reflecting to the narcissist who he really is
More examples
- She remembered the humiliation of being laughed at.
- He apologized for the humiliation he had caused.
- The defeat brought disappointment rather than humiliation.
Forms
humiliation · humiliations
humiliate verb — cause someone to feel ashamed or degraded
Similar words
- embarrassment
- Can be mild and brief.
- disgrace
- Loss of public respect rather than only personal dignity.