B2adjectiveemotionspsychology
US/hjuːˈmɪl.i.eɪ.tɪŋ/
UK/hjuːˈmɪl.i.eɪ.tɪŋ/
making you feel very ashamed or stupid in front of other people
In context
It was humiliating to be corrected in front of the whole class.
The team suffered a humiliating defeat in the final.
She found the interview process long and humiliating.
Words that go with humiliating
adjective + noun
- humiliating defeatThe champions suffered a humiliating defeat at home.
- humiliating experienceLosing my job was a humiliating experience.
- humiliating lossThe humiliating loss ended his career.
- humiliating treatmentPrisoners complained of humiliating treatment.
adverb + adjective
- deeply humiliatingBeing laughed at was deeply humiliating.
- utterly humiliatingThe whole evening was utterly humiliating.
adjective + preposition
- humiliating forIt was humiliating for him to ask for help.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
I felt very humiliating.Correct: I felt very humiliated.