mortifying

adj 1: causing to feel shame or chagrin or vexation; "the

embarrassing moment when she found her petticoat down

around her ankles"; "it was mortifying to know he had

heard every word" [syn: {embarrassing}]

2: causing awareness of your shortcomings; "golf is a humbling

game" [syn: {demeaning}, {humbling}, {humiliating}]