as in demeaning
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
as in discrediting
to reduce to a lower standing in one's own eyes or in others' eyes
the reigning tennis champ was humiliated on the court by a newcomer who defeated him in straight sets
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of humiliating
Lillian Fishman, New Yorker, 4 May 2025
Image Threaded through every chapter is a running commentary on the malignant nature of pornography, which by design must grow ever more violent, degrading and humiliating to women to keep pace with the lightning-fast speed by which its tropes are absorbed into the mainstream.
—Maya Salam, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2025
The Heat’s season ended in humiliating fashion, as it was outclassed from the start.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 29 Apr. 2025
But costly upgrades to remove advertisements and improve her quality of life force her husband, Mike (Chris O'Dowd), to earn money in increasingly humiliating ways.
—Emily Blackwood, People.com, 17 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for humiliating
Adjective
Prima felt that there was something humiliating in Ruth’s loyalty to Thalia, and in her unsmiling scrutiny of Heiss.
—Lillian Fishman, New Yorker, 4 May 2025
Image Threaded through every chapter is a running commentary on the malignant nature of pornography, which by design must grow ever more violent, degrading and humiliating to women to keep pace with the lightning-fast speed by which its tropes are absorbed into the mainstream.
—Maya Salam, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2025
The Heat’s season ended in humiliating fashion, as it was outclassed from the start.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 29 Apr. 2025
But costly upgrades to remove advertisements and improve her quality of life force her husband, Mike (Chris O'Dowd), to earn money in increasingly humiliating ways.
—Emily Blackwood, People.com, 17 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for humiliating
Recent Examples of Synonyms for humiliating
Adjective
-
Here’s hoping that the rude and demeaning comments Kardashian received don't discourage her—or other celebrity parents—from sharing their breastfeeding journeys.—
Melissa Willets,
Parents,
5 May 2025
-
Her caricature-like depictions of blonde bombshells and sorority girls poke fun at the demeaning stereotypes and labels ascribed to women.—
Jessica Ourisman,
Forbes.com,
11 Apr. 2025
Verb
-
Poor data quality can provide wrong models and alerts, discrediting predictive monitoring.—
Hrushikesh Deshmukh,
Forbes,
24 Feb. 2025
-
Johnson released new guidelines for reporting gifts Wednesday after discrediting the investigation.—
Jake Sheridan,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Feb. 2025
Adjective
-
Ventura previously testified that Combs forced her to perform degrading acts.—
Nicole Acosta,
People.com,
20 May 2025
-
Image Threaded through every chapter is a running commentary on the malignant nature of pornography, which by design must grow ever more violent, degrading and humiliating to women to keep pace with the lightning-fast speed by which its tropes are absorbed into the mainstream.—
Maya Salam,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2025
Verb
-
Travel shaming is on the rise, fueled by concerns about climate change and post-pandemic travel attitudes.—
Christopher Elliott,
USA TODAY,
27 Dec. 2024
-
Frazier, the woman with the Dubai video, said at first that the shaming comments upset her.—
Christopher Elliott,
USA TODAY,
27 Dec. 2024
Cite this Entry
“Humiliating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/humiliating. Accessed 28 May. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share