humiliated
word · lemma: humiliate
Definition
Feeling extremely embarrassed, ashamed, or made to feel small because someone has treated you with disrespect or exposed you in a hurtful way.
Usage & Nuances
Usually describes a strong emotional state after public embarrassment or insulting treatment. Stronger than 'embarrassed' and often linked to loss of dignity. Common patterns: 'feel humiliated', 'be humiliated by/at', 'publicly humiliated'.
Example Sentences
She was humiliated in front of the whole class.
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She was upset, but more than that, she felt humiliated by the way they spoke to her.
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He felt humiliated after the teacher laughed at his answer.
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I felt humiliated when I fell on stage.
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He looked completely humiliated, like he wanted to disappear.
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I'd be humiliated if someone posted that video online.
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