mortified
3 synonyms for mortified, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adj — Extremely embarrassed or ashamed.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
gangrenous
How to use mortified
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
absolutely mortified
mortified by
feel mortified
Frequently asked questions
What does “mortified” mean?
The word “mortified” means extremely embarrassed or ashamed. In plain terms, a stronger version of "embarrassed" — cringing, red-faced humiliation.
How do you pronounce “mortified”?
“Mortified” is pronounced MAW-tih-fyd (/ˈmɔɹtəˌfaɪd/ in IPA).
How do you use “mortified” in a sentence?
Here is “mortified” used in a sentence: “She was mortified when she realized she had called her boss the wrong name.”
What part of speech is “mortified”?
“Mortified” is an adjective.
