Synonyms: demeaning, mortifying, humbling, humiliating
Definition: causing awareness of your shortcomings
Usage: golf is a humbling game
Similar words: undignified
Definition: lacking dignity
Synonyms: embarrassing, mortifying
Definition: causing to feel shame or chagrin or vexation
Usage: the embarrassing moment when she found her petticoat down around her ankles; it was mortifying to know he had heard every word
Similar words: unpleasant
Definition: disagreeable to the senses, to the mind, or feelings
Usage: an unpleasant personality; unpleasant repercussions; unpleasant odors