Word EMBARRASSING: meanings, synonyms & antonyms

embarrassing

🇺🇸 [ɪmˈbærəsɪŋ]

Meanings

Causing someone to feel self-conscious, uncomfortable, or ashamed, often due to a socially awkward situation.

Examples

• That was an embarrassing moment.
• She found the situation embarrassing.
• It was embarrassing to trip on stage.

Synonyms

awkward • humiliating • uncomfortable

Antonyms

comforting • encouraging • pleasing