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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

Word origin

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.