Humiliated (Adjective)
Meaning 1
Made to feel uncomfortable because of shame or wounded pride; "too embarrassed to say hello to his drunken father on the street"; "humiliated that his wife had to go out to work"; "felt mortified by the comparison with her sister".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- She felt humiliated when her boyfriend dumped her in public and she burst into tears.
- He was humiliated by the crowd's reaction to his proposal at the sports stadium.
- After losing the championship game, the team felt humiliated and vowed to come back stronger next season.
- She was humiliated by the job interviewer's questions, which made her feel like she wasn't qualified for the position.
- He felt humiliated when his mom came to school and scolded him in front of his friends.
Synonyms
Meaning 2
Subdued or brought low in condition or status; "brought low"; "a broken man"; "his broken spirit".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The once proud athlete was left humiliated on the field after his crushing defeat, his dignity in tatters.
- After losing her job and reputation, she felt completely humiliated and withdrawn from her social circle.
- The humiliated student walked out of the classroom with his head hung in shame, unable to meet his teacher's piercing gaze.
- His failed business venture had left him humiliated and financially ruined, struggling to make ends meet.
- The victim felt humiliated and demeaned after being robbed of her possessions and identity.