Mortifying - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |ˈmɔːrtɪfaɪɪŋ|  American pronunciation of the word mortifying
Brit.  |ˈmɔːtɪfaɪɪŋ|  British pronunciation of the word mortifying
- this word is used as a present participle form of the verb 'to be'to mortified

adjective

- causing to feel shame or chagrin or vexation (syn: embarrassing)
it was mortifying to know he had heard every word
- causing awareness of your shortcomings (syn: demeaning, humiliating)

Extra examples

The interview turned out to be a mortifying experience.

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