Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
mortification
noun
/ˌmɔːr.tɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/
Definition
Mortification is the feeling of great embarrassment or humiliation.
Examples
- She felt a sense of mortification when she tripped in front of her classmates.
- The mortification of forgetting her lines during the play was overwhelming.
- His face turned red with mortification after realizing his mistake.
Meaning
It often refers to the emotional pain that comes from being embarrassed or shamed.
Synonyms
- embarrassment
- shame
- humiliation
- disgrace
- abashment
