| 1. mortifying [ Synonyms: embarrassing] | |
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Causing to feel shame or chagrin or vexation
"the embarrassing moment when she found her petticoat down around her ankles"; "it was mortifying to know he had heard every word";
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| 2. mortifying [ Synonyms: demeaning, humbling, humiliating] | |
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Causing awareness of your shortcomings
"golf is a humbling game";
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