adjective
embarrassing
ihm-BAR-uh-sihng
adjective
1
Causing feelings of shame or awkward self-consciousness.
"It was an embarrassing moment for the whole team."
"Falling asleep in the meeting was pretty embarrassing."
How to Use Embarrassing
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDescribes a situation, action, or comment that makes someone (or you) feel awkward or ashamed.
Common pairings
embarrassing moment
embarrassing situation
deeply embarrassing
Word Forms
more embarrassing comparative, embarrassings plural, most embarrassing superlative
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It was an _____ moment for the whole team.