embarrassing
Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /ɪmˈbærəsɪŋ/
embarrassing means: Making you feel uncomfortable or ashamed, especially when other people notice something about you.
adjective
Making you feel uncomfortable or ashamed, especially when other people notice something about you.
- That was an embarrassing mistake.
- He asked me an embarrassing question in front of everyone.
- It was embarrassing to forget her name.
Questions about embarrassing
What does embarrassing mean?
Making you feel uncomfortable or ashamed, especially when other people notice something about you.
What is embarrassing in other languages?
Türkçe: utandırıcı · Español: vergonzoso · Français: gênant · Deutsch: peinlich · Italiano: imbarazzante · 日本語: 恥ずかしい
How do you pronounce embarrassing?
It is pronounced /ɪmˈbærəsɪŋ/.
How do you use embarrassing in a sentence?
That was an embarrassing mistake. He asked me an embarrassing question in front of everyone.
Learn embarrassing while you read
LookItUp shows the meaning that fits your sentence, in your language, and turns new words into quick practice cards.
Coming soon on the App Store LookItUp app for iPhone and iPad