Indignity (noun)

1. An action or circumstance that causes someone to feel shame or loss of respect.
2. Insult or offence to one's dignity or self-respect.

Origin:

Late middle english (in the sense "unworthy condition, state of dishonor"): from latin indignitas, from indignus "unworthy".

Examples:

1. He was subjected to many indignities during his time in prison.
2. The treatment of the prisoners was an indignity to human rights.
3. She felt it was an indignity to have to ask for help.
4. The indignity of being searched in public was too much for her to bear.
5. The company's treatment of their employees was an indignity and caused a strike.