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Embarrassing

adjective
/ɪmˈbær.ə.sɪŋ/

Meaning

causing shame or awkwardness; uncomfortable; humiliating

Example Sentences

It was embarrassing when I forgot her name.

Synonyms

humiliating, awkward, shameful, uncomfortable

Antonyms

comfortable, pleasant, dignified, proud

Collocations

embarrassing moment, embarrassing situation, embarrassing mistake

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