mortification

Example Sentences

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Also because many of those who have been dealt the mortification were comparatively affluent and accomplished.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 15, 2026

The last bell saved them from possible mortification.

From BBC • Mar. 8, 2025

I think everybody else was looking around for somebody else to validate their judgment, but they’re feeling pretty antsy given the mortification here.

From Slate • Sep. 18, 2024

The episode left the plaintiff “frozen with shock, mortification, and fear from what was happening, particularly given Mr. Schlapp’s power and status in conservative political circles,” according to the lawsuit.

From New York Times • Jan. 17, 2023

Maybe that’s a thing that happens when you achieve peak mortification.

From "Leah on the Offbeat" by Becky Albertalli