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humiliation

 

[ hjuːmɪlɪˈeɪʃn ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

in social situations

The action of making someone feel ashamed and foolish by injuring their dignity and self-respect.

Synonyms

embarrassment, indignity, shame

Examples of usage

  • She had suffered the humiliation of being publicly criticized.
  • He couldn't bear the humiliation of losing in front of his friends.
Context #2 | Noun

in personal relationships

The feeling of being degraded or ashamed by someone's actions or words.

Synonyms

disgrace, humbling, mortification

Examples of usage

  • She could not forgive her husband for the humiliation he had caused her.
  • He felt a deep sense of humiliation after being betrayed by his best friend.
Context #3 | Noun

in competitive environments

The act of defeating someone in a way that makes them feel weak or inferior.

Synonyms

defeat, humbling, shame

Examples of usage

  • The team suffered a humiliating defeat, and the players felt the weight of humiliation.
  • The candidate faced humiliation after coming last in the competition.

Translations

Translations of the word "humiliation" in other languages:

🇵🇹 humilhação

🇮🇳 अपमान

🇩🇪 Demütigung

🇮🇩 penghinaan

🇺🇦 приниження

🇵🇱 upokorzenie

🇯🇵 屈辱 (くつじょく)

🇫🇷 humiliation

🇪🇸 humillación

🇹🇷 aşağılama

🇰🇷 굴욕 (gulyok)

🇸🇦 إذلال (idhlaal)

🇨🇿 ponížení

🇸🇰 poníženie

🇨🇳 屈辱 (qū rǔ)

🇸🇮 ponižanje

🇮🇸 niðurlæging

🇰🇿 қорлану

🇬🇪 დამცირება (damcireba)

🇦🇿 alçaldılma

🇲🇽 humillación

Etymology

The word 'humiliation' originated from the Latin word 'humiliatio', which means 'to humble' or 'to lower'. The concept of humiliation has been present throughout history, often used as a tool for dominance or control. It can have profound psychological effects on individuals, impacting their self-esteem and relationships. Understanding and addressing feelings of humiliation is crucial for personal growth and emotional well-being.

See also: humiliate, humiliated, humiliating, humiliatingly.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #10,165, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.