humiliation

/hjuˌmɪliˈeɪʃən/B2Loopy word list, level 6 · Master

Definition

  • n. state of disgrace or loss of self-respect
  • n. an instance in which you are caused to lose your prestige or self-respect
  • n. depriving one of self-esteem

Word forms

Plural
humiliations

Example sentences

  1. n.

    He felt a deep sense of humiliation after forgetting his lines during the play.