embarrassing

adjective B1

Meaning

Feeling nervous or ashamed about something you did or said.
💡 Don't confuse "embarrassing" with "embarrassed," which describes how you feel.

Example Sentences

Is it embarrassing to forget someone's name in a meeting ?
It is not embarrassing to ask questions when you do not understand .
It was embarrassing when I forgot my friend's name .
That was really embarrassing when I forgot my lines .

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