embarrassing

A2 Topic:Senses & Perception
US /ɪmˈbæɹ.ə.sɪŋ/ UK /ɪmˈbæɹ.ə.sɪŋ/
adj noun verb Freq #2700

Meanings

  1. 1
    adj

    Making someone feel awkward, ashamed, or uncomfortable.

    Tripping on stage was an embarrassing moment for him.

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Synonyms
1 adj · making someone feel... awkwardshamefulmortifying

Etymology

By surface analysis, embarrass + -ing.

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