adjective

mortified

/ˈmɔːtɪfaɪd/ · say it: MOR·tuh·fyd

extremely embarrassed

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1. (adjective) extremely embarrassed or ashamed

2. (adjective) annoyed or displeased

Examples

1. She felt mortified when she tripped and fell in front of the entire class.
2. He was mortified that his flight was delayed for the third time.

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mortified

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