Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Showing results for humiliating. Search instead for humiliatingl.
Definitions

humiliating

[hyoo-mil-ee-ey-ting, yoo-] / hyuˈmɪl iˌeɪ tɪŋ, yu- /
ADJECTIVE
mortifying
Synonyms


Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

But I ultimately decided I couldn’t let someone else go through my stuff—my lack of organization was humiliating.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 11, 2026

His humiliating treatment sent a signal that high-profile figures in the scam industry might be sacrificed to save Cambodia's reputation.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

But he’d risk humiliating himself and hurting his presidential prospects in the process.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

And now, without a single league win since last December, they are facing a humiliating emergency.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 14, 2026

I remembered the humiliating talk with the Red Successors, the terrible accusations of the da-zi-bao.

From "Red Scarf Girl: A Memoir of the Cultural Revolution" by Ji-li Jiang




Vocabulary lists containing humiliating