The cringe factor of that speech was off the charts.
cringe-inducing
Frequency:
70
%
His cringe-inducing behavior made everyone uncomfortable.
cringe fest
Frequency:
60
%
The talent show turned into a cringe fest.
Idiomatic Expressions for cringe
Phrase: cringe at the thought
Meaning: to feel intense discomfort or embarrassment when thinking about something
Usage: I cringe at the thought of having to give a speech in front of a large audience.