embarrassing
/ɪmˈbærəsɪŋ/
CEFR level B1Topic EmotionWord #2984 in the learning path
令人尴尬的；使人难堪的
Definitions
adj. Making someone feel awkward, ashamed, or uncomfortable
令人尴尬的；使人难堪的
Example
It was embarrassing when my phone rang during the ceremony.
典礼进行时我的手机响了，真让人尴尬。
Students may avoid asking questions if they believe that making mistakes in front of classmates is embarrassing.
如果学生觉得在同学面前犯错很丢脸，他们可能会避免提问。
Collocations
- an embarrassing mistake
- an embarrassing situation
- deeply embarrassing
Word family
- embarrass (v.)
- embarrassed (adj.)
- embarrassment (n.)
- embarrassingly (adv.)
Synonyms
- awkward
Usage tip
事物令人尴尬用embarrassing；人感到尴尬用embarrassed。
FAQ
- What does embarrassing mean?
- Making someone feel awkward, ashamed, or uncomfortable
- How is embarrassing pronounced?
- UK /ɪmˈbærəsɪŋ/, US /ɪmˈbærəsɪŋ/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
