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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