Synonyms for

Humiliated

Verb / hju:ˈmɪli:ˌeɪtɪd / Another word for humiliated — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To feel embarrassed, ashamed, or degraded.

Synonyms & similar words

low mortify abase mortified humble broken chagrin humbled humiliate embarrassed crushed shamed embarrassed mortified abashed chagrined disgraced dishonored discredited disrespected degraded belittled denigrated devalued demeaned dehumanized vilified defamed slandered calumniated smirched

Synonyms by register

Formal

degraded abase disgraced mortified

Informal

embarrassed chagrined put down made to feel small

Literary

abashed discomfited vanquished

Antonyms

proud honored exalted glorified esteemed venerated respected

Common collocations

  • deeply humiliated
  • utterly humiliated
  • publicly humiliated
  • felt humiliated
  • humiliated by
  • humiliated into
  • humiliated to tears

Word family

noun humiliation
verb humiliate
adverb humiliatingly

Usage note

Humiliated implies a severe loss of dignity or self-respect, often publicly. It is stronger than simply feeling embarrassed.

Example sentences

  1. He was humiliated when his teacher scolded him in front of the whole class.
  2. She felt humiliated when her friends laughed at her for wearing mismatched socks.
  3. The team's loss in the championship game left them feeling humiliated.
  4. The boss humiliated his employee by publicly criticizing her work.
  5. He felt humiliated when he forgot his lines during the school play.

Quotes

  • I felt humiliated and enraged that I had been made to look foolish.
  • Pride is concerned with who is right, while humility is concerned with what is right.
  • Humiliation is the beginning of sanctification.

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