1
[ adjective ] subdued or brought low in condition or status

Examples

"brought low" "a broken man" "his broken spirit"

Related terms

humble

2
[ adjective ] made to feel uncomfortable because of shame or wounded pride

Examples

"too embarrassed to say hello to his drunken father on the street" "humiliated that his wife had to go out to work" "felt mortified by the comparison with her sister

Related terms

ashamed

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