adjective
1. subdued or brought low in condition or status
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brought low
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a broken man
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his broken spirit
• Similar to: ↑humble
2. made to feel uncomfortable because of shame or wounded pride
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too embarrassed to say hello to his drunken father on the street
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humiliated that his wife had to go out to work
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felt mortified by the comparison with her sister
• Syn: ↑embarrassed, ↑mortified
• Similar to: ↑ashamed
Useful english dictionary. 2012.