HUMILIATION - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Simple definitions and word synonyms for kids.

Part of speech: Noun

state of disgrace or loss of self-respect

Categories: Shame, Disgrace, Ignominy

Part of speech: Noun

an instance in which you are caused to lose your prestige or self-respect

Example: he had to undergo one humiliation after another

Categories: Case, Instance, Example

Part of speech: Noun

depriving one of self-esteem

Categories: Degradation, Debasement

The word "humiliation" comes from Latin humiliatio, which comes from Middle French humiliation.

Latin's grammatical structure influenced how English speakers think about verb tenses and cases.