mortifying

Adjective
  1. Causing to feel shame or chagrin or vexation (synset 301808452)
    "the embarrassing moment when she found her petticoat down around her ankles"; "it was mortifying to know he had heard every word"
    similar to: unpleasant - offensive or disagreeable; causing discomfort or unhappiness
    same as: embarrassing
  2. Causing awareness of your shortcomings (synset 300756076)
    "golf is a humbling game"
    similar to: undignified - lacking dignity
    same as: demeaning, humbling, humiliating

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