MORTIFYING
Scrabble letter values: M3O1R1T1I1F4Y4I1N1G2 = 19
Definition
- adjective causing to feel shame or chagrin or vexation. — synonyms: embarrassing
- adjective causing awareness of your shortcomings. — synonyms: demeaning, humbling, humiliating
Examples
- “the embarrassing moment when she found her petticoat down around her ankles”
- “it was mortifying to know he had heard every word”
- “golf is a humbling game”