English · Emotions & Feelings
embarrassing
ɪmˈbærəsɪŋ
[ɪmˈbærəsɪŋ]
causing embarrassment
Intermediateadjective
Definition
Making someone feel awkward, ashamed, or self-conscious.
Example
Forgetting his name was an embarrassing moment.
Forgetting his name was an embarrassing moment.
Etymology
From French 'embarrasser' meaning 'to block, obstruct'.
How & Where It’s Used
Describes situations that cause shame, not the person feeling it.