Embarrassingly: meaning, definitions and examples
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embarrassingly
[ ɪmˈbærəsɪŋli ]
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.
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
Etymology
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.
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