Cringeworthy: meaning, definitions and examples
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cringeworthy
[ ˈkrɪndʒwərði ]
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Causing feelings of embarrassment or awkwardness; very awkward or embarrassing.
Synonyms
awkward, cringe-inducing, embarrassing, uncomfortable
Examples of usage
- That video of him dancing was so cringeworthy.
- Her attempt at flirting was cringeworthy.
- Their jokes were often cringeworthy.
- The speech was cringeworthy and uncomfortable to watch.
- The cringeworthy moment left everyone in silence.
Translations
Translations of the word "cringeworthy" in other languages:
🇵🇹 constrangedor
🇮🇳 शर्मनाक
🇩🇪 peinlich
🇮🇩 memalukan
🇺🇦 незручний
🇵🇱 żenujący
🇯🇵 恥ずかしい
🇫🇷 gênant
🇪🇸 vergonzoso
🇹🇷 utanç verici
🇰🇷 창피한
🇸🇦 محرج
🇨🇿 trapný
🇸🇰 trápny
🇨🇳 令人尴尬的
🇸🇮 nerodno
🇮🇸 vandræða
🇰🇿 ұят
🇬🇪 მოსარიდებელი
🇦🇿 utandırıcı
🇲🇽 vergonzoso
Etymology
The word 'cringeworthy' is a relatively new addition to the English language, originating in the late 20th century. It is a compound word formed from 'cringe' and 'worthy', indicating something that is deserving of cringing or causing discomfort. The term gained popularity with the rise of social media and online content, where it is often used to describe awkward or embarrassing moments that elicit strong reactions from viewers.
See also: cringe.