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mortified

/mɔːrˈtɪfaɪd/ adjective · British & US
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What does mortified mean?

adjective

Feeling or showing extreme embarrassment or shame, often because of something foolish or unseemly that one has done.

Example

"She was mortified when she tripped on the red carpet in front of the entire audience."

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