mortified
adjectiveHow many syllables in mortified?
There are 3 syllables in the word mortified.How to pronounce mortified:
Definition of mortified:
- mortified (adjective):
- feeling or showing strong shame or embarrassment
- made to feel uncomfortable because of shame or wounded pride.
Synonyms for mortified:
abashed
affronted
aggravated
agitated
annoyed
ashamed
awkward
bothered
chagrined
chastened
clumsy
confounded
crushed
deflated
discomfited
discomforted
disconcerted
dismayed
displeased
disquieted
distressed
disturbed
embarrassed
fazed
flustered
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Antonyms for mortified:
admired
appreciated
august
ceremonious
composed
contented
courtly
couth
decorous
dignified
distinguished
eminent
esteemed
estimable
exalted
formal
fulfilled
golden
gracious
grand
hallowed
highbrow
holy
honorable
honored
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