Definitions
- Describing a feeling of extreme embarrassment or humiliation. - Referring to a state of being ashamed or embarrassed due to one's actions or words. - Talking about a situation where one feels deeply embarrassed or ashamed in front of others.
- Describing a feeling of guilt or regret for one's actions or words. - Referring to a state of being embarrassed or humiliated due to one's behavior or choices. - Talking about a situation where one feels guilty or embarrassed about something they have done or said.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe negative emotions related to embarrassment or guilt.
- 2Both words can be used to describe feelings towards one's own actions or words.
- 3Both words can be used to describe situations where one is embarrassed or humiliated in front of others.
What is the difference?
- 1Intensity: Mortified is a stronger emotion than ashamed and implies a deeper level of embarrassment or humiliation.
- 2Cause: Mortified is often caused by a specific event or action, while ashamed can be caused by a broader range of behaviors or choices.
- 3Focus: Mortified emphasizes the external source of embarrassment, while ashamed emphasizes the internal source of guilt or regret.
- 4Usage: Mortified is less common in everyday language than ashamed and may be considered more formal or dramatic.
- 5Connotation: Mortified can imply a sense of shock or disbelief, while ashamed implies a sense of remorse or regret.
Remember this!
Mortified and ashamed are both negative emotions related to embarrassment or guilt. However, mortified is a stronger emotion that emphasizes the external source of embarrassment, while ashamed emphasizes the internal source of guilt or regret. Mortified is often caused by a specific event or action and may be considered more formal or dramatic, while ashamed can be caused by a broader range of behaviors or choices and is more commonly used in everyday language.
