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embarrassing - Dictionary definition and meaning for word
embarrassing
Definition
(adj) hard to deal with; especially causing pain or embarrassment
Synonyms
:
awkward
,
sticky
,
unenviable
Example Sentence
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 campaign
Definition
(adj) causing to feel shame or chagrin or vexation
Synonyms
:
mortifying
Example Sentence
the embarrassing moment when she found her petticoat down around her ankles
it was mortifying to know he had heard every word
Word used in video below:
text: that's got to be embarrassing
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