Embarrassing

B2 16+

Synonyms of embarrassing

Antonyms of embarrassing

Collocations of embarrassing

moment
Frequency: 70 %

It was an embarrassing moment when she tripped on stage.

mistake
Frequency: 60 %

Spilling coffee on my boss was a very embarrassing mistake.

situation
Frequency: 50 %

The awkward situation made everyone feel embarrassed.

blunder
Frequency: 45 %

His embarrassing blunder cost the team the game.

gaffe
Frequency: 40 %

Her social gaffe at the party was cringeworthy.

Idiomatic Expressions for embarrassing

  • Phrase: to put one's foot in one's mouth
    Meaning: to say something embarrassing or tactless
    Usage: He really put his foot in his mouth when he accidentally insulted his host at the dinner party.