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humiliating

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


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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

"It absolutely terrified me," she recalled, adding: "I was alone and so upset... it was humiliating."

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

The error was particularly humiliating for companies focused on making AI behave according to human values and intentions, which is known as “alignment.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 2026

After his humiliating captivity ended, Atawallpa seems to have believed, the ground would be clear for his rule.

From "1491" by Charles C. Mann