Definition of mortifying

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  • mortifying is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 19
  • mortifying is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 19
  • mortifying is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 21

Definition of mortifying

  • causing awareness of your shortcomings (adjective)

    Synonyms

    1. demeaning
    2. humbling
    3. humiliating
  • causing to feel shame or chagrin or vexation (adjective)

    Examples

    1. it was mortifying to know he had heard every word

    Synonyms

    1. embarrassing

See definition of mortifying in Merriam Webster