CEFR B2

humiliation

noun

Meaning

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

Examples

The public humiliation of being caught cheating ruined his career.
She endured the humiliation of having to beg for money.

Synonyms: shame, embarrassment, degradation, ignominy

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humiliation (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /hjuːˌmɪliˈeɪʃn/

Definition

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

Examples

The public humiliation of being caught cheating ruined his career.
She endured the humiliation of having to beg for money.
He felt a profound humiliation when his boss publicly criticized his work.

How to Use humiliation

humiliation of (prepositional phrase): The shame or loss of dignity experienced by someone. — "He felt the humiliation of being rejected by his peers."
humiliation for (prepositional phrase): The shame or loss of dignity experienced by someone. — "The team faced humiliation for their poor performance."

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