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[ adjective ] causing to feel shame or chagrin or vexation

Synonyms

embarrassing

Examples

"the embarrassing moment when she found her petticoat down around her ankles" "it was mortifying to know he had heard every word"

Related terms

unpleasant

2
[ adjective ] causing awareness of your shortcomings

Examples

"golf is a humbling game"

Related terms

undignified

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