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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 | ||
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