Learn English – Looking for a one word or phrase for making someone feel bad

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One word or phrase for making someone feel bad.

Context: during a normal conversation between two people an unintentional comment was made which made another person felt really bad like almost on the verge of crying. Other people have been criticized or been judgmental on that particular topic in past of which the speaker was completely unaware of. That person wasn't expecting such comment from the speaker.

The speaker's insensitivity, made him/her felt _________ .

Best Answer

"Diminished" or "belittled" perhaps.