Cringingly

C1 16+

Synonyms of cringingly

Antonyms of cringingly

Collocations of cringingly

embarrassingly
Frequency: 80 %

She cringingly apologized for her mistake in front of the whole team.

awkwardly
Frequency: 70 %

He cringingly tried to make small talk with his ex-girlfriend at the party.

uncomfortably
Frequency: 60 %

The situation became cringingly uncomfortable as they both avoided eye contact.

painfully
Frequency: 50 %

It was cringingly painful to watch him attempt to dance at the wedding.

Idiomatic Expressions for cringingly

  • Phrase: cringingly embarrassing
    Meaning: refers to a situation or action that causes intense feelings of embarrassment or discomfort
    Usage: Her speech at the wedding was cringingly embarrassing, with numerous mistakes and awkward pauses.