Humiliated: meaning, definitions and examples

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humiliated

 

[ hjʊˈmɪlɪeɪtɪd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

feeling

To feel ashamed or embarrassed, especially in front of others, due to a perceived failure or humiliation.

Synonyms

ashamed, disgraced, embarrassed, mortified

Examples of usage

  • I felt humiliated when I tripped and fell in front of everyone.
  • She was humiliated by her boss's public criticism of her work.
  • The team was humiliated by their defeat in the championship game.
Context #2 | Verb

action

To cause someone to feel ashamed or embarrassed, often by publicly criticizing or degrading them.

Synonyms

degrade, embarrass, mock, shame

Examples of usage

  • The teacher humiliated the student by mocking his answer in front of the class.
  • The bully humiliated his victim by spreading rumors about him.

Translations

Translations of the word "humiliated" in other languages:

🇵🇹 humilhado

🇮🇳 अपमानित

🇩🇪 erniedrigt

🇮🇩 terhina

🇺🇦 принижений

🇵🇱 upokorzony

🇯🇵 屈辱を受けた

🇫🇷 humilié

🇪🇸 humillado

🇹🇷 aşağılanmış

🇰🇷 굴욕적인

🇸🇦 مُهَان

🇨🇿 ponížený

🇸🇰 ponížený

🇨🇳 受辱

🇸🇮 ponižen

🇮🇸 niðurbrotið

🇰🇿 қорланған

🇬🇪 დამდაბლებული

🇦🇿 alçaldılmış

🇲🇽 humillado

Etymology

The word 'humiliated' originates from the Latin word 'humiliatus', which means 'made humble'. Over time, the meaning evolved to convey a sense of embarrassment and shame. The concept of humiliation has been present throughout history, often used as a form of punishment or control. In modern society, the feeling of being humiliated is recognized as a negative emotional experience that can have lasting effects on an individual's self-esteem and mental well-being.

See also: humiliate, humiliating, humiliatingly, humiliation.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #16,589, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.