mortifying

adjective

mor·ti·fy·ing | \ ˈmȯr-tə-ˌfī-iŋ

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Definition of mortifying

: causing feelings of strong shame or embarrassment a mortifying experience They would tell each other secrets that no one else would hear, they would discuss sex in a way that would be mortifying in other company.— Richard Flaste

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