English adjective: embarrassing | |||
1. | embarrassing hard to deal with; especially causing pain or embarrassment | ||
Samples | Awkward (or embarrassing or difficult) moments in the discussion. An awkward pause followed his remark. A sticky question. In the unenviable position of resorting to an act he had planned to save for the climax of the campaign. | ||
Synonyms | awkward, sticky, unenviable | ||
Similar | difficult, hard | ||
Antonyms | easy | ||
2. | embarrassing causing to feel shame or chagrin or vexation | ||
Samples | The embarrassing moment when she found her petticoat down around her ankles. It was mortifying to know he had heard every word. | ||
Synonyms | mortifying | ||
Similar | unpleasant | ||
Antonyms | pleasant | ||