Abasement

Pronunciation: /əˈbeɪsmənt/

Definitions of abasement

noun the state of being humbled or degraded

Example Sentences

A1 She felt abasement after failing her driving test.

A2 The student's abasement was evident when he received a low grade on his project.

B1 The company's abasement was clear after losing a major client.

B2 The politician's abasement was palpable after being caught in a corruption scandal.

C1 The CEO's abasement was profound when he had to publicly apologize for the company's unethical practices.

C2 The artist's abasement was overwhelming when critics panned his latest work as unoriginal.

Examples of abasement in a Sentence

formal The abasement of the defendant in court was evident as he apologized for his actions.

informal She felt a deep sense of abasement after failing the test.

slang His abasement in front of his crush was so embarrassing.

figurative The abasement of the team's morale was noticeable after their loss.

Grammatical Forms of abasement

• past tense: abased
• plural: abasements
• comparative: more abasing
• superlative: most abasing
• present tense: abases
• future tense: will abase
• perfect tense: has abased
• continuous tense: is abasing
• singular: abasement
• positive degree: abase
• infinitive: to abase
• gerund: abasing
• participle: abased

Origin and Evolution of abasement

First Known Use: 1400 year

Language of Origin: Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'abasement' originated from Middle English, derived from the Old French word 'abaissement'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'abasement' has retained its original meaning of humiliation or degradation, but it is now also used in a broader sense to refer to the act of lowering oneself in rank or status.