humiliating
Translation
humiliating, embarrassing, shameful
Examples
It was a humiliating experience.
It was a humiliating experience.
He made a humiliating mistake.
He made a humiliating mistake.
Grammar Patterns
a humiliating ((noun)) making you feel ashamed or stupid It was a humiliating experience.
Similar Words
Synonyms: embarrassing, mortifying, shaming, degrading; Antonyms: dignifying, honoring, flattering
Etymology
The present participle of the verb 'to humiliate'. The '-ing' suffix indicates that something is causing the feeling of humiliation.
Memory Tips
Remember that the '-ing' form describes the thing that *causes* the feeling. A humiliating event makes you feel humiliated.