humiliation — the feeling of being ashamed or embarrassed in front of others
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the feeling of being ashamed or embarrassed in front of others
Pronunciation (IPA): /hjuːˌmɪliˈeɪʃən/
Example Sentences
- He tried to laugh off the humiliation of forgetting his speech.
- The team's 10-0 defeat was a complete humiliation.
- His pants fell down during the presentation - the humiliation was unbearable!
humiliation
NOUN[/hjuːˌmɪliˈeɪʃən/]
the feeling of being ashamed or embarrassed in front of others
the feeling of being ashamed or embarrassed in front of others
Humiliation at the station becomes the birth of new creation!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Humiliation derives from Latin humiliare (to lower, to humble), which shares its root with the English word humble. Originally meaning 'to bring low' or 'to lay on the ground,' the term evolved to denote the state of being lowered in dignity or subjected to public shame and disgrace.
Breakdown
humilis (low, humble) + -ation (state, action, condition). The Latin adjective humilis combines with the suffix -ation to form a noun expressing the action or state of being humbled or brought low.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“He tried to laugh off the humiliation of forgetting his speech.”
“The team's 10-0 defeat was a complete humiliation.”
“His pants fell down during the presentation - the humiliation was unbearable!”
“She felt deep humiliation when her mistake was exposed in front of the whole class.”
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