embarrassing
Translation
embarrassing, awkward, shameful
Examples
It was an embarrassing situation for everyone.
It was an embarrassing situation for everyone.
He asked a very embarrassing question.
He asked a very embarrassing question.
Grammar Patterns
((an)) embarrassing ((noun)) an awkward (noun) It was an embarrassing mistake.
((It is)) embarrassing ((to do sth.)) it causes awkwardness to do sth. It is embarrassing to fall in public.
Similar Words
Synonyms: awkward, humiliating, shameful; Antonyms: pleasing, comfortable
Etymology
From the verb 'embarrass' + '-ing' suffix, forming a present participle used as an adjective. It describes something that *causes* embarrassment.
Memory Tips
Remember the '-ing' ending describes the *thing* or *situation* that causes the feeling, while '-ed' describes the *person's* feeling. An embarrass*ing* situation makes you feel embarrass*ed*.