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Embarrassingly: meaning, definitions and examples

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embarrassingly

 

[ ɪmˈbærəsɪŋli ]

Adverb / Adjective
Context #1 | Adverb

in a humiliating or awkward manner

In a way that causes someone to feel self-conscious, foolish, or ashamed.

Synonyms

awkwardly, humiliatingly, shamefully

Examples of usage

  • She blushed embarrassingly when she realized her mistake.
  • He laughed embarrassingly at his own clumsiness.
  • The awkward silence lingered embarrassingly in the room.
Context #2 | Adjective

causing someone to feel self-conscious or ashamed

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

Synonyms

awkward, humiliating, shameful

Examples of usage

  • It was an embarrassingly low score on the test.
  • She made an embarrassingly bad joke at the party.
  • He felt embarrassingly unprepared for the presentation.

Translations

Translations of the word "embarrassingly" in other languages:

🇵🇹 embaraçosamente

🇮🇳 शर्मनाक ढंग से

🇩🇪 peinlicherweise

🇮🇩 dengan memalukan

🇺🇦 збентежено

🇵🇱 żenująco

🇯🇵 恥ずかしくも

🇫🇷 embarrassant

🇪🇸 vergonzosamente

🇹🇷 utanç verici şekilde

🇰🇷 당황스럽게

🇸🇦 بإحراج

🇨🇿 trapně

🇸🇰 trápne

🇨🇳 尴尬地

🇸🇮 sramotno

🇮🇸 vandlega

🇰🇿 ұятты түрде

🇬🇪 სამარცხვინოდ

🇦🇿 utandırıcı şəkildə

🇲🇽 vergonzosamente

Word origin

The word 'embarrassingly' is derived from the verb 'embarrass', which comes from the French word 'embarras', meaning 'obstacle' or 'blockage'. The adverb form 'embarrassingly' has been in use since the 17th century, evolving to describe situations that cause embarrassment or awkwardness. Over time, it has become a commonly used term to express moments of discomfort or shame.

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

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #30,264 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.