embarrassing
Translation
embarrassing, awkward
Examples
It was an embarrassing situation.
It was an embarrassing situation.
He made an embarrassing mistake.
He made an embarrassing mistake.
Grammar Patterns
an embarrassing ((noun)) It was an embarrassing moment.
It is embarrassing ((to do sth.)) It is embarrassing to fall in public.
Similar Words
Synonyms: awkward, shameful, humiliating; Antonyms: comfortable, pleasing
Etymology
From French 'embarrasser' (to block), from 'em-' (in) + 'barre' (bar). Literally, to put a bar in someone's way.
Memory Tips
Imagine being blocked by a 'bar' in public, making you feel awkward and foolish. That's embarrassing.