Basic Details
Word: Humiliation
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: The feeling of being ashamed or embarrassed, often in front of others.
Synonyms: Disgrace, embarrassment, shame
Antonyms: Pride, honour, dignity
Idioms and Phrases
- Eat humble pie: To apologise and show humility after making a mistake. Example: "After losing the match, he had to eat humble pie and admit that the other team played better."
- Put someone in their place: To show someone that they are inferior or do not have power in a situation. Example: "The teacher had to put the troublesome student in his place when he disrespected her."
Usage Examples
Example 1: She felt deep humiliation when she tripped and fell in front of her classmates.
Example 2: The teacher's harsh words caused him much humiliation, making it hard for him to concentrate in class.
Example 3: Humiliation can affect a person's self-esteem if not addressed properly.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the word "humiliation" comes from the Latin word "humilitas," meaning "humbleness"? This shows how being humiliated often makes people feel lower or less important.
Famous Quote
"The greatest humiliation in life, is to work hard on something from which you expect great appreciation, and then fail to get it." E. E. Cummings
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "humiliation" mean?
a) A feeling of joy
b) A feeling of being ashamed
c) A type of entertainment
d) A celebration
Answer: b) A feeling of being ashamed
2. Which of these is a synonym of "humiliation"?
a) Honour
b) Disgrace
c) Victory
d) Celebration
Answer: b) Disgrace
3. Which sentence uses "humiliation" correctly?
a) His humiliation was apparent after he forgot his lines in the school play.
b) His humiliation was a delicious dessert at the party.
c) The humiliation danced happily on the stage.
d) The humiliation read a book in the library.
Answer: a) His humiliation was apparent after he forgot his lines in the school play.
4. Which idiom means to show someone they are less important?
a) Eat humble pie
b) Put someone in their place
c) A piece of cake
d) Hit the nail on the head
Answer: b) Put someone in their place
5. What is the opposite of "humiliation"?
a) Disgrace
b) Pride
c) Embarrassment
d) Shame
Answer: b) Pride
