HyperDic: mortifying

English > 2 senses of the word mortifying:
ADJECTIVEallmortifying, embarrassingcausing to feel shame or chagrin or vexation
allmortifying, demeaning, humbling, humiliatingcausing awareness of your shortcomings
English > mortifying: 2 senses > adjective 1
MeaningCausing to feel shame or chagrin or vexation.
Example "it was mortifying to know he had heard every word"
Synonymembarrassing
BroaderunpleasantDisagreeable to the senses, to the mind, or feelings
Spanishavergonzante, embarazoso
English > mortifying: 2 senses > adjective 2
MeaningCausing awareness of your shortcomings.
Synonymsdemeaning, humbling, humiliating
Broaderundignifiedlacking dignity
Spanishdegradante, humillante, mortificante

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