Definition

A situation or experience that causes someone to feel ashamed or embarrassed, often because they are made to look foolish or degraded.

Example

He felt a deep sense of humiliation after tripping on stage during the presentation.

Conversation

I can't believe I tripped in front of everyone at the party last night.

That sounds so embarrassing! I hate when that happens.

It was such a moment of humiliation for me.

Don't worry, we all have those moments — it's part of life!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Humiliation → It is formed from "humilis" (meaning lowly or humble) and the suffix "-ation" (indicating a process or action). The word "humiliation" refers to the process of being made lowly or degraded in dignity.

Memory Tip

Think of being made 'lowly' ('humilis') — that's why humiliation means the process of feeling degraded.

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