embarrassing in German

embarrassing in German is peinlich, bemühend, beschämend — embarrassing means causing feelings of shame or awkward self-consciousness.

embarrassing in German

peinlich

adj

Causing embarrassment; leading to a feeling of uncomfortable shame or self-consciousness.

bemühend

adj

Causing embarrassment; leading to a feeling of uncomfortable shame or self-consciousness.

beschämend

adj

Causing embarrassment; leading to a feeling of uncomfortable shame or self-consciousness.

blamabel

adj

Causing embarrassment; leading to a feeling of uncomfortable shame or self-consciousness.

unangenehm

adj

Causing embarrassment; leading to a feeling of uncomfortable shame or self-consciousness.

What does "embarrassing" mean?

adjective Causing feelings of shame or awkward self-consciousness.
"The story struck the depressingly familiar note with which true stories ring in the tried ears of experienced policemen. No one queried it. It was in the classic pattern of human weakness, mean and embarrassing and sad."

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

embarrassing in a sentence

The story struck the depressingly familiar note with which true stories ring in the tried ears of experienced policemen. No one queried it. It was in the classic pattern of human weakness, mean and embarrassing and sad.
It was embarrassing to forget my own phone number in front of everyone.

Similar words in German

awkward cringeworthy discomfiting humiliating sticky unenviable

Common German translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "embarrassing" in German?

"embarrassing" in German is peinlich, bemühend, beschämend. embarrassing means: Causing feelings of shame or awkward self-consciousness.

How do you use "embarrassing" in a sentence?

Example: "It was embarrassing to forget my own phone number in front of everyone." In German, "embarrassing" is peinlich, bemühend, beschämend.

Are there other ways to say "embarrassing" in German?

Yes — German has 5 translations listed for "embarrassing": peinlich, bemühend, beschämend, blamabel, unangenehm.

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