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HUMILIATED
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Dictionary entry overview: What does humiliated mean?
• HUMILIATED (adjective)
The adjective HUMILIATED has 2 senses:
1. subdued or brought low in condition or status
2. made to feel uncomfortable because of shame or wounded pride
Familiarity information: HUMILIATED used as an adjective is rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Subdued or brought low in condition or status
Synonyms:
broken; crushed; humbled; humiliated; low
Context example:
his broken spirit
Similar:
humble (marked by meekness or modesty; not arrogant or prideful)
Sense 2
Meaning:
Made to feel uncomfortable because of shame or wounded pride
Synonyms:
embarrassed; humiliated; mortified
Context example:
felt mortified by the comparison with her sister
Similar:
ashamed (feeling shame or guilt or embarrassment or remorse)
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