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Meaning of mortified
feeling or showing intense embarrassment or shame
Etymology of mortified
The word "mortified" comes from the Old French word "mortifier", which means "to put to death" or "to subdue", and is derived from the Latin word "mortificare", which means "to kill" or "to deaden"
Historically, the word "mortified" was used in a more literal sense to describe the act of killing or subduing something, but over time it took on a more figurative meaning to describe feelings of intense embarrassment or shame
Synonyms
humiliated
embarrassed
ashamed
disgraced
abashed
chagrined
flustered
discomfited
discomforted
ill at ease
self-conscious
sheepish
guilty
remorseful
regretful
penitent
apologetic
repentant
uneasy
anxious
apprehensive
nervous
jittery
fidgety
on edge
disconcerted
flummoxed
bewildered
stunned
shocked
dismayed
distressed
upset
hurt
offended
pained
wounded
galled
irked
vexed
irritated
annoyed
exasperated
frustrated
infuriated
enraged
incensed
outraged
scandalized
horrified
appalled
disgusted
repulsed
revolted
sickened
nauseated
queasy
uncomfortable
uneasy
restless
agitated
perturbed
troubled
tormented
haunted
beset
plagued
afflicted
distressed
stricken
smitten
crushed
devastated
demoralized
disheartened
dejected
despondent
despairing
hopeless
defeated
vanquished
conquered
subjugated
oppressed
suppressed
repressed
stifled
smothered
silenced
muted
hushed
quieted
still
stilled
calmed
soothed
placated
appeased
pacified
tranquilized
serened
composed
collected
gathered
poised
balanced
stable
steadfast
firm
resolute
determined
unwavering
unshakeable
unflinching
unyielding
unrelenting
uncompromising
inflexible
unshakeable
Definitions
- Feeling or showing intense embarrassment or shame, especially as a result of something foolish or humiliating
- * (in biology) undergoing mortification, or death of a part of the body, as a result of injury or disease
Usage Examples
- She was mortified when she realized she had forgotten her lines in the play
- * He was mortified by his mistake and didn't know how to face his colleagues
- * The company was mortified by the scandal and tried to minimize the damage
Antonyms
proud
happy
pleased
satisfied
content
delighted
thrilled
ecstatic
elated
exhilarated
jubilant
triumphant
victorious
proud
dignified
honored
respected
admired
revered
idolized
worshiped
adored
cherished
treasured
valued
esteemed
appreciated
grateful
thankful
relieved
comforted
soothed
calmed
pacified
tranquilized
serened
composed
collected
gathered
poised
balanced
stable
steadfast
firm
resolute
determined
unwavering
unshakeable
unflinching
unyielding
unrelenting
uncompromising
inflexible
unshakeable