mortifying


mortifying (http://definr.com/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]