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Embarrassing

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Definitions for Embarrassing

adjective
hard to deal with
Synonyms
awkward sticky unenviable
Examples
  1. especially causing pain or embarrassment
  2. awkward (or embarrassing or difficult) moments in the discussion
  3. an awkward pause followed his remark
  4. a sticky question
  5. in the unenviable position of resorting to an act he had planned to save for the climax of the campaign
adjective
causing to feel shame or chagrin or vexation
Synonyms
mortifying
Examples
  1. the embarrassing moment when she found her petticoat down around her ankles
  2. it was mortifying to know he had heard every word
verb
cause to be embarrassed
Synonyms
embarrass abash
Examples
  1. cause to feel self-conscious
verb
hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of
Synonyms
obstruct blockade block hinder stymie stymy embarrass
Examples
  1. His brother blocked him at every turn

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