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mortifying
DEFINITIONS OF:
mortifying
1
adj
causing to feel shame or chagrin or vexation
“it was
mortifying
to know he had heard every word”
Synonyms:
embarrassing
unpleasant
disagreeable to the senses, to the mind, or feelings
adj
causing awareness of your shortcomings
Synonyms:
demeaning
,
humbling
,
humiliating
undignified
lacking dignity
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