Mortifying - Definition

mortifying

adj 1: 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" [syn: embarrassing, mortifying]
2: causing awareness of your shortcomings; "golf is a humbling
game" [syn: demeaning, humbling, humiliating,
mortifying]

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