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mortifying
adjective
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Divide mortifying into syllables:

mor · ti · fy · ing

How to pronounce mortifying:

Definition of mortifying:

mortifying (adjective):
causing feelings of strong shame or embarrassment
adjective. causing awareness of your shortcomings.

Synonyms for mortifying:

upsettingundignifiedunwieldytroublesomeinconvenientdifficultimpossibleintolerableignominiousconfusing
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Antonyms for mortifying:

upliftingheartfelteloquentmournfulpassionateencouragingmovinginspiringdolefulsincere
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