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Embarrassing: meaning, definitions and examples

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embarrassing

 

[ ɪmˈbɛrəsɪŋ ]

Adjective
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Adjective

feeling

Causing someone to feel awkward, self-conscious, or ashamed.

Synonyms

awkward, humiliating, uncomfortable

Examples of usage

  • It was embarrassing when he tripped and fell in front of everyone.
  • She felt embarrassing showing up late to the meeting.
  • I found it embarrassing to ask for help.
Context #2 | Adjective

situation

Characterized by causing embarrassment.

Synonyms

awkward, humiliating, uncomfortable

Examples of usage

  • It was an embarrassing situation for everyone involved.
  • The embarrassing mistake was quickly corrected.
  • She tried to make light of the embarrassing situation.

Translations

Translations of the word "embarrassing" in other languages:

🇵🇹 embaraçoso

🇮🇳 शर्मनाक

🇩🇪 peinlich

🇮🇩 memalukan

🇺🇦 незручний

🇵🇱 krępujący

🇯🇵 恥ずかしい

🇫🇷 embarrassant

🇪🇸 embarazoso

🇹🇷 utanç verici

🇰🇷 당황스러운

🇸🇦 محرج

🇨🇿 trapný

🇸🇰 trápny

🇨🇳 尴尬

🇸🇮 nerodno

🇮🇸 vandræðalegt

🇰🇿 ұят

🇬🇪 შემაწუხებელი

🇦🇿 utandırıcı

🇲🇽 embarazoso

Etymology

The word 'embarrassing' originated from the French word 'embarrasser', which means 'to block' or 'to obstruct'. The English term evolved in the 17th century to mean causing someone to feel self-conscious or ashamed. Over time, 'embarrassing' has become commonly used to describe situations or actions that lead to feelings of discomfort or awkwardness.

See also: embarrass, embarrassed, embarrassedly, embarrassingly, embarrassment.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #10,530, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.