Definitions
- Referring to a situation where someone is made to feel embarrassed or ashamed in front of others. - Describing an event that causes someone to lose their dignity or self-respect. - Talking about a feeling of being degraded or belittled by others.
- Referring to a feeling of guilt or regret for something one has done wrong. - Describing a situation where someone feels embarrassed or guilty about their actions or behavior. - Talking about a sense of disgrace or dishonor that one experiences due to their actions or circumstances.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe negative emotions related to feeling embarrassed or guilty.
- 2Both can be caused by one's own actions or by the actions of others.
- 3Both can lead to a loss of self-esteem and confidence.
- 4Both can be experienced in public or private settings.
- 5Both can have long-lasting effects on a person's mental health and well-being.
What is the difference?
- 1Cause: Humiliation is often caused by the actions of others, while shame can be caused by one's own actions or by external factors.
- 2Intensity: Humiliation is often more intense and severe than shame.
- 3Focus: Humiliation is focused on the event or situation that caused the embarrassment, while shame is focused on the individual's internal feelings of guilt or disgrace.
- 4Duration: Humiliation is often a temporary feeling, while shame can be a long-lasting emotion.
- 5Response: Humiliation can lead to anger or resentment towards the person or situation that caused it, while shame can lead to feelings of remorse or a desire to make amends.
Remember this!
Humiliation and shame are both negative emotions related to feeling embarrassed or guilty. However, the difference between them lies in their cause, intensity, focus, duration, and response. Humiliation is often caused by the actions of others, more severe and temporary, focused on the event or situation that caused the embarrassment, and can lead to anger or resentment. Shame, on the other hand, can be caused by one's own actions or external factors, less intense but longer-lasting, focused on the individual's internal feelings of guilt or disgrace, and can lead to feelings of remorse or a desire to make amends.
