Embarrassing

Pronunciation: /ɪmˈbɛr.ə.sɪŋ/

Definitions of embarrassing

adjective causing someone to feel awkward, self-conscious, or ashamed

Example Sentences

A1 I had an embarrassing moment when I tripped in front of everyone.

A2 It was embarrassing when I forgot my lines during the school play.

B1 She felt embarrassed when her phone rang loudly in the quiet library.

B2 The situation became embarrassing when he accidentally spilled his drink on the host's lap.

C1 The CEO's embarrassing behavior at the conference reflected poorly on the company.

C2 The politician's embarrassing scandal was front-page news for weeks.

Examples of embarrassing in a Sentence

formal The speaker's embarrassing mistake during the conference caused quite a stir.

informal It was so embarrassing when I tripped and fell in front of everyone at the party.

slang I can't believe I accidentally sent that embarrassing text to my boss!

figurative The team's embarrassing defeat in the championship game was a tough pill to swallow.

Grammatical Forms of embarrassing

• past tense: embarrassed
• plural: embarrassing
• comparative: more embarrassing
• superlative: most embarrassing
• present tense: embarrasses
• future tense: will embarrass
• perfect tense: has embarrassed
• continuous tense: is embarrassing
• singular: embarrassing
• positive degree: embarrassing
• infinitive: to embarrass
• gerund: embarrassing
• participle: embarrassed

Origin and Evolution of embarrassing

First Known Use: 1664 year

Language of Origin: French

Story behind the word: The word 'embarrassing' originated from the French word 'embarrasser' which means 'to block' or 'obstruct'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'embarrassing' has evolved to encompass the feelings of discomfort, awkwardness, or self-consciousness that arise from a situation that makes one feel ashamed or exposed.