Humiliation

Pronunciation: /hjuːˌmɪliːˈeɪʃən/

Humiliation (noun)

  1. A feeling of shame caused when someone is made to look foolish or inferior in front of others.
  2. The state of being treated in a way that damages your respect for yourself or your sense of worth.
  3. An act or situation that intentionally makes a person feel small, powerless, or ashamed.

Examples

  • The joke caused public embarrassment for the teacher.
  • The mistake turned into public embarrassment during the meeting.