Awkward Situations

adverb An adverb modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb. It often answers the questions how, when, where, or to what extent. In this case, 'cringingly' is an adverb describing how something is done in a cringing manner.

• Her cringingly awkward behavior at the meeting was noticed by everyone in the room.
• I can't believe he wore that cringingly ugly shirt to the party.
• The TikTok video was so cringingly bad, it went viral for all the wrong reasons.
• The tension in the room was cringingly palpable as they waited for the results to be announced.

adverb modifying a verb, adjective, or other adverb to indicate the manner in which something is done

• The speaker's use of cringeworthily inappropriate language caused discomfort among the audience.
• I can't believe she wore that cringeworthily outdated outfit to the party.
• His attempt at flirting was cringeworthily bad.
• The movie's attempt at humor fell flat and ended up being cringeworthily awkward.

adjective causing feelings of embarrassment or awkwardness; awkward or uncomfortable to watch or experience

• The speech he gave was quite cringey, filled with awkward pauses and nervous laughter.
• I couldn't help but cringe at the cringey TikTok video she posted.
• That outfit is so cringey, I can't believe she actually wore it out in public.
• His attempt at flirting was so cringey, it was like watching a train wreck in slow motion.