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Embarrassing ɪmˈbærəsɪŋ Mistake/Question/Situation Government Adjective Bre Children Complete

Word embarrassing
WordType (adjective)
Phonetic BrE / ɪmˈbærəsɪŋ / NAmE / ɪmˈbærəsɪŋ /
Example
  • an embarrassing mistake/question/situation
  • it can be embarrassing for children to tell complete strangers about such incidents.
  • it was so embarrassing having to sing in public.
  • the report is likely to prove highly embarrassing to the government.
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embarrassing

(adjective)BrE / ɪmˈbærəsɪŋ / NAmE / ɪmˈbærəsɪŋ /
  1. making you feel shy, awkward or ashamed
    • an embarrassing mistake/question/situation
    • It can be embarrassing for children to tell complete strangers about such incidents.
    • It was so embarrassing having to sing in public.
  2. causing somebody to look stupid, dishonest, etc.
    • The report is likely to prove highly embarrassing to the government.
    • This EU ruling puts Britain in a very embarrassing position.

    Extra Examples

    • I found the whole evening intensely embarrassing.
    • It was acutely embarrassing for us all.
    • My mother’s presence made the situation even more embarrassing.
    • This latest incident could be embarrassing to the government.
    • a deeply embarrassing moment
    • an embarrassing mistake/question/situation
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