mortifying

[ˈmɔːtɪfaɪɪŋ]

mortifying Definition

causing someone to feel extremely embarrassed, ashamed, or humiliated.

Using mortifying: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "mortifying" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    It was mortifying to realize I had been walking around with my skirt tucked into my underwear all day.

  • Example

    I made a mortifying mistake during my presentation and couldn't stop blushing.

  • Example

    The thought of being rejected in front of everyone was mortifying.

mortifying Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for mortifying

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Summary: mortifying in Brief

'Mortifying' [ˈmɔːtɪfaɪɪŋ] is an adjective that describes something that causes extreme embarrassment, shame, or humiliation. It can be used to describe situations like making a mistake in public or realizing you've been doing something embarrassing without knowing it. Synonyms include 'humiliating' and 'embarrassing,' while informal alternatives are 'cringe-worthy' and 'awkward.'

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