Synonyms for

Humiliating

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

Definition

causing someone to feel ashamed and foolish by injuring their dignity and self-respect

Synonyms & similar words

demeaning chagrin mortifying humble humbling mortify abase humiliate embarrassing shameful degrading disgraceful humbling mortifying deprecatory disrespectful insulting offensive abasing discreditable ignominious shaming dishonoring belittling debasing derogatory shabby undignified

Synonyms by register

Formal

demeaning degrading ignominious disgraceful

Informal

embarrassing shameful lame uncool

Literary

abasing abaseful

Antonyms

glorious honorable proud dignified exalted esteemed respected

Common collocations

  • deeply humiliating
  • utterly humiliating
  • humiliating experience
  • humiliating defeat
  • humiliating situation
  • humiliating loss
  • humiliating reminder

Word family

noun humiliation
verb humiliate
adverb humiliatingly

Usage note

Humiliating implies a loss of dignity or self-respect, often publicly. It carries a strong negative connotation.

Example sentences

  1. The boy felt humiliating when the teacher scolded him in front of the class.
  2. She found it humiliating to be the only one who didn't know the answer.
  3. The coach gave the team a humiliating speech after they lost the game.
  4. He was humiliated when he was caught cheating in the exam.
  5. Being excluded from the party was a humiliating experience for her.

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