source of humiliation
[/sɔːrs əv hjuːmɪlɪˈeɪʃən/]
noun phrasepl: sources of humiliation
fonte de humilhação
1. a person, thing, or situation that causes someone to feel ashamed, embarrassed, or degraded
The public failure was a source of humiliation for the entire team.
O fracasso público foi uma fonte de humilhação para todo o time.
2. an origin or cause of loss of dignity or self-respect
His repeated mistakes became a source of humiliation at work.
Seus erros repetidos tornaram-se uma fonte de humilhação no trabalho.
In Brazilian culture, the concept of 'humilhação' carries significant social weight, as public honor and personal dignity are highly valued. Being a 'fonte de humilhação' suggests both personal shame and potential loss of social status. In American contexts, it often relates to individual embarrassment, while in Brazil it may have broader family or community implications.
NYC Slang
source of L's (loss/embarrassment); clown move
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