mortifying
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(satellite adjective) causing to feel shame or chagrin or vexation; "the embarrassing moment when she found her petticoat down around her ankles"; "it was mortifying to know he had heard every word" |
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Synonyms: embarrassing |
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(satellite adjective) causing awareness of your shortcomings; "golf is a humbling game" |
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Synonyms: demeaning, humbling, humiliating |
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