as in embarrassed
to throw into a state of self-conscious distress
was mortified by her children's atrocious manners
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Recent Examples of mortified
Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 6 Apr. 2025
Barrymore shouted, giving the camera a mortified look as the audience laughed.
—EW.com, 21 Nov. 2024
Dakota Johnson was a bit mortified after meeting Barack Obama thanks for her mom Melanie Griffith.
—Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 27 Sep. 2024
My daughter was absolutely mortified and just inconsolable.
—Celine Alkhaldi, CNN, 22 Apr. 2023
Humiliating defeat in war often causes the frustrated and mortified aggressor to take out its failure on innocent victims.
—WSJ, 25 Apr. 2022
When Payton turns up to watch a game from the bleachers, a mortified Connor looks away while the rest of the town turns to gawk at the tarnished celebrity in their midst.
—Guy Lodge, Variety, 28 Jan. 2022
De Niro had no problem shooting the scene with Ed in a towel, which ends up falling in front of mortified son-in-law Arthur (Rob Riggle).
—Bryan Alexander, USA TODAY, 9 Oct. 2020
This prompts both parents to resort to old spy tactics, resulting in an amusingly messy intervention during which their spontaneous badassery startles their mortified daughter.
—David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2019
Liza Esquibias, PEOPLE, 14 Oct. 2025
When Gabriel gets his first paycheck, he’s mortified to see the tax and social security deductions.
—Hershal Pandya, Vulture, 7 Sep. 2025
Mudra complied in an encounter that left her mortified.
—Mike Stunson, Kansas City Star, 13 Aug. 2025
Everybody was mortified, including Brennan himself.
—Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 12 Aug. 2025
And the teenagers are mortified to learn that they’re trapped in adult bodies—and one of those adults is actually a senior citizen.
—Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 8 Aug. 2025
Verb
Mariah Carey, 56, made a surprise cameo Thursday on her 13-year-old son Moroccan Cannon's live Twitch stream, leaving him hilariously mortified and desperate to get her out of the shot.
—Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 6 Apr. 2025
Barrymore shouted, giving the camera a mortified look as the audience laughed.
—EW.com, 21 Nov. 2024
Dakota Johnson was a bit mortified after meeting Barack Obama thanks for her mom Melanie Griffith.
—Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 27 Sep. 2024
My daughter was absolutely mortified and just inconsolable.
—Celine Alkhaldi, CNN, 22 Apr. 2023
Humiliating defeat in war often causes the frustrated and mortified aggressor to take out its failure on innocent victims.
—WSJ, 25 Apr. 2022
When Payton turns up to watch a game from the bleachers, a mortified Connor looks away while the rest of the town turns to gawk at the tarnished celebrity in their midst.
—Guy Lodge, Variety, 28 Jan. 2022
De Niro had no problem shooting the scene with Ed in a towel, which ends up falling in front of mortified son-in-law Arthur (Rob Riggle).
—Bryan Alexander, USA TODAY, 9 Oct. 2020
This prompts both parents to resort to old spy tactics, resulting in an amusingly messy intervention during which their spontaneous badassery startles their mortified daughter.
—David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2019
Adjective
There was a period though where I was mortified to walk in a room or be at a party.
—Liza Esquibias, PEOPLE, 14 Oct. 2025
When Gabriel gets his first paycheck, he’s mortified to see the tax and social security deductions.
—Hershal Pandya, Vulture, 7 Sep. 2025
Mudra complied in an encounter that left her mortified.
—Mike Stunson, Kansas City Star, 13 Aug. 2025
Everybody was mortified, including Brennan himself.
—Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 12 Aug. 2025
And the teenagers are mortified to learn that they’re trapped in adult bodies—and one of those adults is actually a senior citizen.
—Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 8 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mortified
Verb
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The Revolution provided a brief scare through a 59th-minute goal from Dor Turgeman, who embarrassed a defender before curling home a spectacular effort, but Inter Miami broke the tie almost immediately after the strike that made the score 2-1.—
Franco Panizo,
Miami Herald,
5 Oct. 2025
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Me, a beautiful and clever five-time Emmy-winning writer with a few Wednesday nights free, and The Golden Bachelor, a heartwarming and adorable exploration of women’s second acts with a male doofus at the center who has already embarrassed himself.—
Ali Barthwell,
Vulture,
25 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Madison is upset that Joe doesn’t seem that affected or eager to comfort her; meanwhile, Joe’s internally feeling like that one picture of Nicole Kidman.—
Jennifer Zhan,
Vulture,
15 Oct. 2025
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The Barbz were upset with Nicki’s cancellation, and some pleaded with her to take a break from social media.—
Michael Saponara,
Billboard,
15 Oct. 2025
Verb
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While some players confused her lyrics for other pop powerhouses', others showed off their Swiftie sides and extensive knowledge of her discography.—
Lex Goldstein,
PEOPLE,
19 Oct. 2025
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Three stops into The Boy Is Mine Tour this week, fans of Brandy Norwood and Monica were left confused by the abrupt end to Saturday’s concert.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
19 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Simpson allegedly became irritated that Hampton didn't thank her for holding the door open, triggering an argument.—
Adam Sabes,
FOXNews.com,
9 Oct. 2025
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Why Deeper Complexions Need an Adapted Playbook Darker skin has more melanin—and more risk of post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation when irritated.—
Larry Stansbury,
Essence,
7 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Seattle sacked Lawrence a career-high seven times and flustered him all game.—
The Athletic NFL Staff,
New York Times,
19 Oct. 2025
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The Cardinals’ defense flustered Miami in a signature 24-21 win.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
19 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Tyler Robinson, 22, was arrested in connection with the fatal shooting and arraigned on Sept. 16 on seven felony charges, including aggravated murder, felony discharge of a firearm, obstruction of justice and witness tampering.—
Michelle Del Rey,
USA Today,
14 Oct. 2025
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The man Smith is facing charges of capital murder and aggravated assault, sheriff’s records show.—
TJ Macias,
Miami Herald,
2 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Dickinson appeared somewhere between perturbed and seething.—
Phil Thompson,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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So what exactly got the studio so hot and bothered?—
Mike Fleming Jr,
Deadline,
7 Oct. 2025
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Despite his status as a pop culture icon for close to 50 years now, ‘Weird Al’ Yankovic has claimed he’s not terribly bothered about being overlooked by the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.—
Tyler Jenke,
Billboard,
14 Aug. 2025
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“Mortified.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mortified. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.
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