
Mortification
Social Risks
The word emphasizes the anxiety of being in a socially uncomfortable situation.
He experienced mortification when his pants ripped in public.
Strong Emotion
Mortification goes beyond slight shame; it reflects deep embarrassment.
Her mortification was so intense that she couldn't face her classmates.
Lasting Impact
The feeling of mortification may have lasting emotional effects.
The mortification of the event haunted him for years. Compare with
AwkwardChagrinConfusionDisgraceEmbarrassHumiliateRegretShame
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