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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

mortifying

/mɔːrˈtaɪfaɪɪŋ/ adjective · British & US
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What does mortifying mean?

adjective

Causing embarrassment or humiliation, extremely embarrassing or humiliating.

Example

"The mortifying experience of tripping in front of her classmates made her want to hide forever."

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