definitions

self-abasement

[ self-uh-beys-muh nt, self- ]
/ ˈsɛlf əˈbeɪs mənt, ˌsɛlf- /
SEE MORE SYNONYMS FOR self-abasement ON THESAURUS.COM

noun

humiliation of oneself, especially as a result of guilt, shame, or the like.

RELATED CONTENT

What Is A “Self-Own”?There aren’t many better places, it seems, to celebrate the mistakes of others than on social media. Naturally, this is the arena where self-own has had great popularity. So, what does it mean?
READ MORE
Self-Made, Haboob, And Other Trending Words On Dictionary.comKylie Jenner. The Bachelorette. Wiz Khalifa. This week's edition of trending words is absolutely star-studded. So let's dive in!
READ MORE

RELATED WORDS

disgrace, confusion, indignity, degradation, shame, ignominy, shyness, abasement, comedown, affront, submission, chagrin, condescension, dishonor, comeuppance, discomfiture, put-down, mortification, resignation, demureness

Nearby words

seleucus i, self, self-, self-abandoned, self-abandonment, self-abasement, self-abnegation, self-absorbed, self-absorption, self-abuse, self-acting

Origin of self-abasement

First recorded in 1650–60
Dictionary.com Unabridged Based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2019