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

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 notes

In plain EnglishA stronger version of "embarrassed" — cringing, red-faced humiliation.

Common pairings

absolutely mortified mortified by feel mortified

more mortified comparative, most mortified superlative

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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.