Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
mortifying
adjective
/ˈmɔːrtɪfaɪɪŋ/
Definition
Causing great embarrassment or humiliation.
Examples
- It was mortifying to trip and fall in front of my classmates.
- She felt mortifying embarrassment when her mistake was pointed out during the meeting.
Meaning
The term ‘mortifying’ refers to an experience that is deeply embarrassing or humiliating, often to a person’s dignity, leading to feelings of shame or discomfort.
Synonyms
- embarrassing
- humiliating
- shameful
- disgraceful
