adjective
General Slang
Mortified
/ˈmɔːtɪfaɪd/ · adjective · informal
Cripplingly embarrassed — the Irish go-to for social mortification.
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Definitions
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Used hyperbolically for mild social awkwardness.
“She called me by the wrong name, I was mortified for her.”
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2
Cringing with second-hand embarrassment on someone's behalf.
“Watching him sing was mortifying, I had to look away.”
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3
Deeply embarrassed or humiliated, often over something small.
“I was mortified when I tripped in front of everyone.”
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Mortified In A Sentence
Mortified, my card got declined at the till.
My ma told that story again, I was mortified.
Absolutely mortified, walked into the glass door.
Origin & Usage
Standard English 'mortified' (from Latin for 'made dead'), but used in Ireland with notably high frequency and lower threshold — applied to everyday embarrassment, not just deep shame.
People Also Ask
What does mortified mean in Irish slang?
It means embarrassed — and in Ireland it's used for even minor social cringe, not just deep humiliation.
Is mortified Irish slang or standard English?
The word is standard English, but the Irish use it constantly and for much smaller embarrassments.
What's a similar Irish word for embarrassed?
'Scarlet' — as in 'I was scarlet for him' — means cripplingly embarrassed too.
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