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    embarrassing

    embarrassing - Dictionary definition and meaning for word embarrassing

    Definition
    (adj) hard to deal with; especially causing pain or embarrassment
    Synonyms : awkward , sticky , unenviable
    Example Sentence
    • 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
    Definition
    (adj) causing to feel shame or chagrin or vexation
    Synonyms : mortifying
    Example Sentence
    • the embarrassing moment when she found her petticoat down around her ankles
    • it was mortifying to know he had heard every word

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text: that's got to be embarrassing
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