English adjective: mortifying | |||
1. | mortifying causing to feel shame or chagrin or vexation | ||
Samples | The embarrassing moment when she found her petticoat down around her ankles. It was mortifying to know he had heard every word. | ||
Synonyms | embarrassing | ||
Similar | unpleasant | ||
Antonyms | pleasant | ||
2. | mortifying causing awareness of your shortcomings | ||
Samples | Golf is a humbling game. | ||
Synonyms | demeaning, humbling, humiliating | ||
Similar | undignified | ||
Antonyms | dignified | ||