- present participle of mortify.
mortifying
Example Sentences
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He just summoned a mortifying moment from his past that happened in almost the same way, but in middle school.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 14, 2026
You should, and when you win, I’m sure your acceptance speech will be somewhat mortifying for your kids, so two wins.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 25, 2026
It might have happened 25 years ago - but Gavin and Stacey star Joanna Page says she is still reeling from a "mortifying" moment on a film set with Johnny Depp.
From BBC ● Feb. 11, 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
It’s both cool and mortifying to have a teacher so passionate.
From "We Are the Ants" by Shaun David Hutchinson
