Embarrassing

usgb/ɪmˈbærəsɪŋ/
adjective

Something causing discomfort or shyness because it might make you or others look bad or silly.

Spilling coffee on your shirt during a presentation can be embarrassing.
Visual representation of "embarrassing" - Something causing discomfort or shyness because it might make you or others look bad or silly

Often appears as...

  • embarrassing situation
  • embarrassing mistake
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Context Matters

Embarrassing situations often happen in social settings where someone's behavior or mistakes are noticed by others.

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He found it embarrassing when his voice cracked loudly in the quiet library.
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Emotional Impact

The word 'embarrassing' conveys a feeling of discomfort and awkwardness that can affect self-esteem.

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Forgetting someone's name can be an embarrassing encounter.
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Public Perception

Embarrassing moments often involve worry about how others view us, such as in performances or speeches.

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Missing the goal in a penalty kick was embarrassing for the soccer player.
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