humiliation

Example Sentences

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Rudd seems to have been told he’s in one, playing Rick’s humiliation so large that he looks unhinged, his face covered in cuts and bruises of his own doing that, distractingly, never seem to heal.

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026

Loitering in the body care aisle of a big box store, hoping someone will arrive to quell the robot’s tone so you can move through the world odor-free, is a uniquely modern humiliation ritual.

From Salon • May 22, 2026

"This form of disinformation is particularly prevalent in salacious circumstances such as the JP Morgan case, where those involved can be targeted for further humiliation through exaggerated depictions of their alleged sordid actions," Scheirer added.

From Barron's • May 18, 2026

As a 15-year-old, I could feel my face flush with embarrassment and humiliation, the sting of his reaction hitting me hard in front of other customers.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

My words were airy, with no hint of the humiliation and spite stirring just under the surface.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu