adj
mortified
MAW-tih-fyd
Mortified (adj) means Extremely embarrassed or ashamed. Example: “She was mortified when she realized she had called her boss the wrong name.”
adj
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Extremely embarrassed or ashamed.
"She was mortified when she realized she had called her boss the wrong name."
"He felt mortified after tripping in front of the whole class."
How to use mortified
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA stronger version of "embarrassed" — cringing, red-faced humiliation.
Common pairings
absolutely mortified
mortified by
feel mortified
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more mortified
- Superlative
- most mortified
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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.
