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MORTIFYING

Definition:

[adjective] causing to feel shame or chagrin or vexation; "the embarrassing moment when she found her petticoat down around her ankles"; "it was mortifying to know he had heard every word"
Synonyms: embarrassing
[adjective] causing awareness of your shortcomings; "golf is a humbling game"
Synonyms: demeaning, humbling, humiliating