Humiliated: meaning, definitions and examples
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humiliated
[ hjʊˈmɪlɪeɪtɪd ]
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.
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
Word origin
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.