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English adjective: mortifying

1. mortifying causing to feel shame or chagrin or vexation


SamplesThe embarrassing moment when she found her petticoat down around her ankles.
It was mortifying to know he had heard every word.


Synonymsembarrassing


Similarunpleasant


Antonymspleasant

2. mortifying causing awareness of your shortcomings


SamplesGolf is a humbling game.


Synonymsdemeaning, humbling, humiliating


Similarundignified


Antonymsdignified









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