humiliating
adjectiveUK /hjuːˈmɪlieɪtɪŋ/
US /hjuːˈmɪlieɪtɪŋ/
Making you feel very ashamed or silly in front of other people.
Losing the race in front of the whole school was humiliating for him.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. Causing a loss of dignity or self-respect.
The coach's harsh comments were humiliating for the young players.
3. Making someone feel small or powerless.
Being laughed at by the crowd was a humiliating experience.
4. Extremely embarrassing to experience or witness.
She found the mistake in her speech deeply humiliating.