humiliation
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.
A new scale of humiliation ritual kicked off this week as Elon Musk’s lawsuit against OpenAI went to trial in Silicon Valley.
From Slate • Apr. 30, 2026
They allow people to fail without humiliation, letting them down gently.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026
According to notes recorded by John Coles, Thatcher's private secretary, Reagan's view and that of the president of Brazil was that "the best chance for peace was before complete Argentine humiliation".
From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026
Jaramilla said in the lawsuit that Cowser had a traumatic experience and continues to suffer from “severe emotional distress, anxiety, humiliation and the loss of enjoyment of life.”
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 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
Vocabulary lists containing humiliation
"To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee, Chapters 1–6
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
Dissed List: Breakup Words for Valentine's Day
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
Esperanza Rising
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!
