as in upset
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as in embarrassed
to throw into a state of self-conscious distress
was mortified by her children's atrocious manners
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Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 27 Sep. 2024
My daughter was absolutely mortified and just inconsolable.
—Celine Alkhaldi, CNN, 22 Apr. 2023
Humiliating defeat in war often causes the frustrated and mortified aggressor to take out its failure on innocent victims.
—WSJ, 25 Apr. 2022
When Payton turns up to watch a game from the bleachers, a mortified Connor looks away while the rest of the town turns to gawk at the tarnished celebrity in their midst.
—Guy Lodge, Variety, 28 Jan. 2022
De Niro had no problem shooting the scene with Ed in a towel, which ends up falling in front of mortified son-in-law Arthur (Rob Riggle).
—Bryan Alexander, USA TODAY, 9 Oct. 2020
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Dakota Johnson was a bit mortified after meeting Barack Obama thanks for her mom Melanie Griffith.
—Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 27 Sep. 2024
My daughter was absolutely mortified and just inconsolable.
—Celine Alkhaldi, CNN, 22 Apr. 2023
Humiliating defeat in war often causes the frustrated and mortified aggressor to take out its failure on innocent victims.
—WSJ, 25 Apr. 2022
When Payton turns up to watch a game from the bleachers, a mortified Connor looks away while the rest of the town turns to gawk at the tarnished celebrity in their midst.
—Guy Lodge, Variety, 28 Jan. 2022
De Niro had no problem shooting the scene with Ed in a towel, which ends up falling in front of mortified son-in-law Arthur (Rob Riggle).
—Bryan Alexander, USA TODAY, 9 Oct. 2020
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mortified
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New York 17th District GOP Rep. Mike Lawler won his first term in 2022, marking an upset against then-Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney, the chair of House Democrats' campaign arm.Tal Axelrod, ABC News, 4 Nov. 2024
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Stevenson is clearly upset after the events that transpired leading to the Bears losing on a last-second Hail Mary pass.David Faris, Newsweek, 3 Nov. 2024
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However, one of you is a night owl who stays up looking at their phone, while the other is a light sleeper who gets irritated at the blue light in their face.Kathleen Wong, USA TODAY, 31 Oct. 2024
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Many students were already irritated that a 2,400-bed high-rise dorm complex rising nearby risks overshadowing Geisel.Gary Robbins, The Mercury News, 21 Oct. 2024
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In response, the former owner has been charged with one count of aggravated cruelty to animals and one count of overdriving, torturing, and injuring animals.Kelli Bender, Peoplemag, 13 Aug. 2024
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Carter was found guilty of aggravated assault against a 1-year-old child, according to the Portland Press Herald.Landon Mion, Fox News, 14 Sep. 2024
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The script got several studios and streamers hot and bothered.Justin Kroll, Deadline, 31 Oct. 2024
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None of that bothered Zuccarini, who recognized Funke’s talent for putting innovative spins on old-world Italian dishes.Seth Abramovitch, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Aug. 2024
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The kids are nonplussed, with the novelty of silly voices wearing off after a few stories.Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 30 Oct. 2024
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For however much preparation had assuredly gone into putting up a 20-night engagement in the massive dome, Henley sounded in those five words just as nonplussed as any veteran of the low-glitz 1970s probably ought to be.Chris Willman, Variety, 21 Sep. 2024
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On day one of the women’s gymnastics qualifications in Paris, a nervous Biles took the floor to warm up.Kayla Blanton, SELF, 25 Oct. 2024
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Or the subtle nervous glances to his friend at the cash register, fulfilling the prophecy of his dream?Aaron Couch, The Hollywood Reporter, 25 Oct. 2024
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Tragically, the homicide trial of former Marine Daniel Penny, in connection with the choking death of Jordan Neely, a violent, mentally disturbed vagrant who was menacing passengers on a New York City subway train, is underway.Andrew C. McCarthy, National Review, 23 Oct. 2024
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The creature doesn’t tend to bite, however, unless scared or disturbed.Summer Lin, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2024
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At the helm of one of the leading organizations diversifying tennis, Selden and Thornton are not dismayed.Essence, Essence, 17 Oct. 2024
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No one is probably more dismayed than predecessor Fumio Kishida.William Pesek, Forbes, 10 Oct. 2024
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“Mortified.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mortified. Accessed 8 Nov. 2024.
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