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humiliating

[hyoo-mil-ee-ey-ting, yoo-] / hyuˈmɪl iˌeɪ tɪŋ, yu- /
ADJECTIVE
mortifying
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Early signs suggested that “Iceman” would constitute a return to Drake’s tough-talking ways in the wake of his humiliating defeat, and indeed that’s largely what the album delivers over plush yet hard-hitting beats.

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026

In February, following a humiliating 5-1 defeat by league leaders Manchester City, she said she would be "happy to go" if the board thought it would be the right thing.

From BBC • May 12, 2026

In October 1905, after Russia had suffered a humiliating military defeat to Japan, Nicholas was compelled to sign a constitutional manifesto that overturned political life in the country.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

Howe's side even suffered a humiliating FA Cup exit at the hands of Cambridge United on Trippier's debut.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

What you hear when you wake up is humiliating.

From "The Wednesday Wars" by Gary D. Schmidt




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