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embarrassing::adjective | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | mortifying |
the embarrassing moment when she found her petticoat down around her ankles.
embarrassing::adjective | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | awkward, sticky, unenviable |
awkward (or embarrassing or difficult) moments in the discussion.
Examples of embarrassing
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Concern about embarrassing China precludes the IMF from doing so, officials say.
From the online.wsj.com
It was kind of embarrassing after that, but she made it like it was no big deal.
From the sacbee.com
It would have been embarrassing if Deans had to drop Elsom during the World Cup.
From the nzherald.co.nz
The drunken uncles, the weeping bridesmaids, the embarrassing best man's speech?
From the guardian.co.uk
There's only one good routine and a fair bit of the film is rather embarrassing.
From the guardian.co.uk
Avenging an embarrassing loss might also provide added motivation for the Bears.
From the suntimes.com
Should the Lakers'current roster be dismantled after Sunday's embarrassing loss?
From the dailynews.com
It's almost embarrassing to write about The Passion of the Christ at this point.
From the theatlantic.com
Coming clean might be less embarrassing than continuing to feed the media beast.
From the latimes.com
- Awkward: hard to deal with; especially causing pain or embarrassment; "awkward (or embarrassing or difficult) moments in the discussion"; "an awkward pause followed his remark"; "a sticky question"; "in the unenviable position of resorting to an act he had planned to save for the climax of the ...
- 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"
- (embarrassingly) causing embarrassment; "the great man was embarrassingly humble and self-effacing"
- (embarrass) cause to be embarrassed; cause to feel self-conscious
- (embarrass) obstruct: hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of; "His brother blocked him at every turn"
- (embarrassed) abashed: feeling or caused to feel uneasy and self-conscious; "felt abashed at the extravagant praise"; "chagrined at the poor sales of his book"; "was embarrassed by her child's tantrums"
- (embarrassed) made to feel uncomfortable because of shame or wounded pride; "too embarrassed to say hello to his drunken father on the street"; "humiliated that his wife had to go out to work"; "felt mortified by the comparison with her sister"
- (embarrassment) the shame you feel when your inadequacy or guilt is made public
- Embarrass may refer to: * Embarrass, Wisconsin, United States * Embarrass Township, Edgar County, Illinois, United States * Embarrass Township, St. Louis County, Minnesota, United States
