abasement
Pronunciation: [əˈbeɪsmənt]
Word
Context: "feelings"
(noun) when someone feels very ashamed or humiliated. It's like when people treat you badly, and you feel really low or worthless.
Example
After the public abasement, she found strength in herself to rise again.
Example
He realized that living without abasement was important for his self-esteem.
Example
Have you ever experienced abasement after making a mistake?
Context: "social situations"
(noun) the act of lowering someone’s dignity or self-worth. This can happen when someone is made to feel small or unimportant on purpose.
Example
The teacher’s supportive words prevented any feelings of abasement among the students.
Example
Her harsh comments were a source of abasement instead of encouragement.
Example
What can we do to avoid the abasement of others in our group?
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