humiliating
UK: /hjuːˈmɪliˌeɪtɪŋ/ | US: /hjuːˈmɪliˌeɪtɪŋ/
adj. causing someone to feel ashamed or foolish
vt. the present participle of "humiliate" (to make someone feel ashamed or lose dignity)
The root "humil" derives from Latin humilis (low, grounded), related to humus (earth/soil), symbolizing being brought down to the ground—both literally and metaphorically. The suffix "-ate" forms verbs, while "-ing" creates the present participle/adjective. The word evolved from the literal sense of "lowering" to the figurative meaning of "demeaning."
His humiliating defeat in the debate left him speechless.
The public apology was a humiliating experience for the celebrity.
She found the criticism deeply humiliating.
The team suffered a humiliating loss in the finals.
Being mocked in front of colleagues was utterly humiliating.