embarrassing

/ɪmbˈɛɹəsɪŋ/ · 4 syllables

Meaning

adjective

1. hard to deal with; especially causing pain or embarrassment
   “awkward (or embarrassing or difficult) moments in the discussion”
2. causing to feel shame or chagrin or vexation
   “the embarrassing moment when she found her petticoat down around her ankles”

Synonyms for embarrassing

• awkward
• sticky
• unenviable
• difficult
• mortifying
• unpleasant