humiliatingly
humiliatingly — adverb
1. used to describe an action that makes a person feel deep shame or a painful loss
used to describe an action that makes a person feel deep shame or a painful loss of dignity, often when others are watching
Nora was humiliatingly sent home from the party after spilling wine on the host.
passive: be humiliatingly + past participle
The team lost humiliatingly by twelve goals in the regional final.
Bilal humiliatingly forgot his speech notes halfway through the presentation.
Sana's mistake was humiliatingly pointed out in front of the whole office.
The minister humiliatingly withdrew his claim after the video evidence came out.
- embarrassingly
less severe; focuses on social awkwardness rather than deep shame
- shamefully
emphasises a moral failing or disgraceful conduct
- disgracefully
stronger; implies public condemnation and a serious loss of respect
- proudly
with a feeling of satisfaction and self-respect
- triumphantly
in a way that shows joy after a victory or success