humiliation
word
/hjuˌmɪɫiˈeɪʃən/
hyoo-MI-lee-AY-shuhn
/hjˌuːmɪlɪˈeɪʃən/
hyoo-MI-lee-AY-shuhn
Definition
A strong feeling of shame or embarrassment caused by being made to look foolish or lose your dignity in front of others.
Usage & Nuances
'Humiliation' is usually formal and describes an intense, often public, experience of shame. It is stronger than 'embarrassment' and often comes from someone's actions. Common phrases: 'sense of humiliation', 'public humiliation', 'to suffer humiliation'.
Spanish: humillaciónPortuguese (BR): humilhaçãoPortuguese (PT): humilhaçãoChinese (Simplified): 羞辱Chinese (Traditional): 屈辱Hindi: अपमानArabic: إذلالBengali: অপমান - লজ্জা (গভীর)Russian: унижениеJapanese: 屈辱Vietnamese: sự sỉ nhục - sự bẽ mặtKorean: 굴욕Turkish: aşağılama - küçük düşürmeUrdu: ذلت - رسوائیIndonesian: penghinaan
Example Sentences
The mistake brought her great humiliation.
basic
He felt humiliation when he was laughed at.
basic
Public humiliation can be hard to forget.
basic
He still remembers the humiliation from years ago.
natural
She described the humiliation of failing in front of everyone.
natural
No one deserves that kind of humiliation at work.
natural