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Nolan felt humiliated when everyone laughed at his mistake.
What does Humiliated mean?
Humiliated means feeling deeply embarrassed or ashamed in front of others.
Dictionary definition
Feeling deeply embarrassed or ashamed in front of others.
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What does humiliated mean?
Humiliated means feeling deeply embarrassed or ashamed in front of others.
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hyoo · mil · ee · ay · tid · strongest beat: mil
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MeaningHumiliated means feeling deeply embarrassed or ashamed in front of others.
ExampleExample: Nolan felt humiliated when everyone laughed at his mistake.
Word breakdown
5 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- hyoo · mil · ee · ay · tid
- Strongest beat
- mil
- Ending
- tid
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on mil.
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Synonyms
Words like Humiliated
embarrassedUse when someone feels awkward or ashamed.
Antonyms
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proudUse when someone feels pleased about what they did.
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Word family
Humiliated word family
Base word
humiliate
noun
humiliation
A strong feeling of embarrassment or shame.
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Look for clues that show strong embarrassment, shame, or being laughed at.
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Humiliated describes a painful feeling; use it carefully and kindly.
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