humiliating
Translation
humiliating, embarrassing, mortifying
Examples
It was a humiliating defeat.
It was a humiliating defeat.
He made a humiliating mistake in front of everyone.
He made a humiliating mistake in front of everyone.
Grammar Patterns
a humiliating ((noun)) causing deep embarrassment It was a humiliating defeat.
Similar Words
Synonyms: embarrassing, mortifying; Antonyms: honoring, dignifying
Etymology
From Latin 'humus' meaning 'earth' or 'ground', suggesting being brought low to the ground.
Memory Tips
Picture a situation so embarrassing it makes you feel low, as if you're on the ground ('humus').