embarrassing Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. verb cause to be embarrassed; cause to feel self-conscious
   embarrass; abash.
   
2. verb hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of
   obstruct; hinder; stymie; blockade; embarrass; stymy; block.
   
   • His brother blocked him at every turn
3. adjective satellite hard to deal with; especially causing pain or embarrassment
   unenviable; awkward; sticky.
   
   • 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
4. adjective satellite causing to feel shame or chagrin or vexation
   mortifying.
   
   • 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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