Abasement
Pronunciation: /ˈeɪˈbeɪsmənt/
Abasement (noun)
- A strong feeling of being less important or not worthy, often because of something you did or experienced.
- The act of making someone feel small or ashamed by unfair or disrespectful behaviour.
- A reduction in rank, power, or respect, especially when someone is treated as less than before.
Examples
- The silence filled him with abasement.
- She tried to hide her abasement during the meeting.