humiliation

• Nom désignant l'action ou l'état de faire ressentir à quelqu'un de la honte, de la gêne ou de l'abaissement, souvent dans un contexte public ou social.

A noun referring to the act or state of being made to feel ashamed, embarrassed, or degraded, often in a public or social context.

1. Feeling of shameB2formal

   The act of making someone feel ashamed or foolish, or the state of being made to feel this way.

   Humiliation

   • He suffered the humiliation of being fired in front of his colleagues.
   • The public humiliation was too much for her to bear.
   • She felt a deep sense of humiliation after the mistake.

   Synonymesabasementchagrindegradationdisgraceembarrassmenthumblenessignominymortificationshame

   Antonymesdignitygloryhonorpriderespect

2. Loss of dignityB2formal

   A situation where a person's pride or self-respect is damaged.

   Humiliation (perte de dignité)

   • The team faced the humiliation of losing by a huge margin.
   • He endured the humiliation of having to apologize publicly.
   • The scandal brought humiliation to the entire family.

   Synonymesabasementchagrindebasementdegradationdiscreditdisgraceembarrassmentignominymortificationshame

   Antonymesdignitygloryhonorpriderespect