chastening

🇺🇸 /ˈtʃeɪsnɪŋ/ 🇬🇧 /ˈtʃeɪsnɪŋ/
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adjective
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causing someone to feel regret or shame for their actions

The defeat was a chastening experience for the team.

translation

adj. causing someone to feel regret or shame for their actions