mortifying

Example Sentences

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One particularly mortifying episode from the past haunts Hally.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

She said that as a dyscalculic student that was a "really humiliating and mortifying experience".

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

The only thing more mortifying than a shameless stunt fight is knowing you’re shameless enough to watch it.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 26, 2026

And then enough time passed that it began to feel slightly mortifying to say, “Hi, I realize I should have introduced myself years ago, but here I am!”

From Salon • Jan. 27, 2026

When I do, it’s almost too mortifying to admit.

From "Mockingjay" by Suzanne Collins