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If the director says you can do better, particularly in a love scene, then it is rather embarrassing.
Julie Andrews

Meaning of "embarrassing" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF EMBARRASSING

embarrassing  [ɪmˈbærəsɪŋ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF EMBARRASSING

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Embarrassing is an adjective.
The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WHAT DOES EMBARRASSING MEAN IN ENGLISH?

embarrassing

Embarrassment

Embarrassment is an emotional state of intense discomfort with oneself, experienced upon having a socially unacceptable act or condition witnessed by or revealed to others. Usually some amount of loss of honor or dignity is involved, but how much and the type depends on the embarrassing situation. It is similar to shame, except that shame may be experienced for an act known only to oneself. Also, embarrassment usually carries the connotation of being caused by an act that is merely socially unacceptable, rather than morally wrong.

Definition of embarrassing in the English dictionary

The definition of embarrassing in the dictionary is causing one to feel confusion or self-consciousness; disconcerting.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH EMBARRASSING


aliasing
ˈeɪlɪəsɪŋ
armour-piercing
ˈɑːməˌpɪəsɪŋ
canvassing
ˈkænvəsɪŋ
caucussing
ˈkɔːkəsɪŋ
ear-piercing
ɪə ˈpɪəsɪŋ
focussing
ˈfəʊkəsɪŋ
hocus-pocussing
ˌhəʊkəsˈpəʊkəsɪŋ
hocussing
ˈhəʊkəsɪŋ
piercing
ˈpɪəsɪŋ
terracing
ˈtɛrəsɪŋ
unbiassing
ʌnˈbaɪəsɪŋ
untrespassing
ʌnˈtrɛspəsɪŋ
waitressing
ˈweɪtrəsɪŋ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE EMBARRASSING

embar
embarcadero
embarcation
embargo
embark
embarkation
embarkation card
embarkment
embarquement
embarras de choix
embarras de richesses
embarrass
embarrassable
embarrassed
embarrassedly
embarrassingly
embarrassment
embase
embasement
embassade

WORDS THAT END LIKE EMBARRASSING

addressing
advertising
blessing
crossing
data processing
data-processing
depressing
distressing
dressing
food processing
hairdressing
harassing
hissing
image processing
information processing
missing
passing
pressing
processing
surpassing
word processing

Synonyms and antonyms of embarrassing in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «EMBARRASSING»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «embarrassing» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of embarrassing

Translation of «embarrassing» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF EMBARRASSING

Find out the translation of embarrassing to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of embarrassing from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «embarrassing» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

令人尴尬的
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

embarazoso
570 millions of speakers

English

embarrassing
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

शर्मनाक
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

مُحْرِج
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

смущающий
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

embaraçoso
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

হতবুদ্ধিকর
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

gênant
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

memalukan
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

peinlich
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

当惑させるような
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

무안케 하는
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Embuh
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

đáng xấu hổ
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

இக்கட்டான
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

लाजीरवाणी
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

utandırıcı
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

imbarazzante
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

kłopotliwy
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

бентежний
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

jenant
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

ντροπιαστικός
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

verleentheid
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

generande
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

pinlig
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of embarrassing

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «EMBARRASSING»

The term «embarrassing» is very widely used and occupies the 15.095 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «EMBARRASSING» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «embarrassing» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «embarrassing» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about embarrassing

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10 QUOTES WITH «EMBARRASSING»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word embarrassing.
1
Willie Aames
Being a teen idol or being a heartthrob on all the magazines, with Shaun Cassidy, Leif Garrett, and Scott Baio - it was embarrassing! I never understood it. I mean, why me? I never really got it.
2
J. J. Abrams
When I was a kid, among the other embarrassing things I would do, and there's a list of stupid things, but I would make these dumb comedy tapes. I would often make prank phone calls, but I would also do it with friends.
3
Julie Andrews
If the director says you can do better, particularly in a love scene, then it is rather embarrassing.
4
Dave Barry
To an adolescent, there is nothing in the world more embarrassing than a parent.
5
Heather Brooke
Slightly embarrassing admission: Even when I was a kid, I used to have these little spy books, and I would, like, see what everybody was doing in my neighborhood and log it down.
6
Nathaniel Buzolic
I love to meet the fans. I just get embarrassed with those who weep. I don't know what to do or what to say. It's a very embarrassing situation.
7
Steve Carell
I don't think my kids have to worry too much about me embarrassing them because that's not how I would want to grow up, with wacky dad showing up at school and performing for everyone.
8
Kelly Clarkson
Like every other girl in the world, my most embarrassing moment had to do with a guy completely turning me down. His loss!
9
Kelly Clarkson
I love dressing up and doing the red carpet every once in a while, but I am very much a jeans kinda girl, so it's all a little embarrassing for me.
10
Tabatha Coffey
It's a good giggle to look back at yourself in your 20s. You thought you were so fierce and fabulous, and it's just embarrassing.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «EMBARRASSING»

Discover the use of embarrassing in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to embarrassing and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Manskills: How to Avoid Embarrassing Yourself and Impress ...
Using a light but practical tone, the book covers everything a man needs to know in today's world.
Chris Peterson, 2011
2
Amelia's Most Unforgettable Embarrassing Moments
A Note from the Author -- Amelia!
Marissa Moss, 2011
3
How to Survive Anything: Shark Attack, Lightning, ...
Offers teenagers advice on surviving natural disasters, embarassing moments, and social situations.
Rachel Buchholz, 2011
4
The Embarrassing Memory Murderer: One Man's Tremendously ...
The Embarrassing Memory Murderer shares one man's journey through life as he comes to grips with his past, finds his adventurous spirit, and offers hope, wisdom, and understanding to anyone who is ready to let go and laugh about their own ...
David Tieck, 2013
5
Dear Valued Customer: You Are a Loser: And Over 100 Other ...
To err is human. To really screw things up takes modern technology. To enjoy reading about the misfortunes of others at the hands of technology...all it takes is this book!
Rick Broadhead, 2011
6
Seventeen Presents-- Traumarama!: Real Girls Share Their ...
Collects stories from Seventeen magazine's "Traumarama," a column in which teenage girls confess their most embarrassing moments.
Seventeen Magazine, 2005
7
Damn You, Autocorrect!: Awesomely Embarrassing Text Messages ...
" If you own an iPhone, BlackBerry, Droid, or any smartphone, there's a good chance you've screamed that phrase out at least once. In Damn You, Autocorrect!, pop-culture blogger Jillian Madison shows you are not alone.
Jillian Madison, 2011
8
Chuckle and Cringe: SpongeBob's Book of Embarrassing Stories
SpongeBob and his fellow residents of Bikini Bottom retell embarrassing moments.
David Lewman, 2007
9
The Inappropriate Baby Book: Gross and Embarrassing Memories ...
A real book for real parents, this title offers a unique and hysterical way to commemorate those decidedly "non"-Kodak moments that compose the better part of the newborn experience.
‎2002
10
Why me?: totally true embarrassing stories
A collection of accounts of embarrassing moments experienced by kids.
Rebecca Gómez, 2001

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «EMBARRASSING»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term embarrassing is used in the context of the following news items.
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Steve Bruce attacks 'embarrassing' Norwich bids for Hull's Robbie …
Norwich's attempts to sign Robbie Brady, centre, have been labelled “embarrassing” by Hull's Steve Bruce. Photograph: John Sibley/Action ... «The Guardian, Jul 15»
2
The Embarrassing Lack Of Diversity In US Women's Soccer
On Friday, the heroes of the U.S. Women's National Team will get a parade in New York City to celebrate their amazing World Cup victory over ... «Co.Exist, Jul 15»
3
Murray: No fear of Federer
Andy Murray admits his last match against Roger Federer was "embarrassing" and prompted a complete rethink in how he tackled the top ... «Sportinglife.com, Jul 15»
4
Marco Rubio's Embarrassing Defense of Cuban Embargo
Before the Obama administration ended it last year, the Cuba embargo had virtually no support among foreign-policy experts of any ideological ... «New York Magazine, Jul 15»
5
Glavin: In Canada, an embarrassing foreign policy debate
Liberal leader Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister Stephen Harper and Official Opposition NDP leader Tom Mulcair are starting to unveil their ... «Ottawa Citizen, Jul 15»
6
View: Sorry for embarrassing you, Lafayette
For better or for worse, I tend to drum up the past. I'm like a proud parent that mortifies his teenage son by showing off naked baby pictures ... «Journal and Courier, Jul 15»
7
Twitter, a constant reminder of failed, embarrassing PR
The English FA recently tweeted a pretty embarrassing attempt at 'well done' following the English women's national team finishing third in the ... «Siliconrepublic.com, Jul 15»
8
GOP Chair To Donald Trump: You're Embarrassing The Republican …
Four weeks after Donald Trump swaggered into the presidential race with racist remarks about Mexicans, the Republican Party has finally ... «Gothamist, Jul 15»
9
Dems suddenly shocked by 'sanctuary cities': Nothing beats a …
... political correctness. Nothing beats a politically embarrassing murder to focus the mind. But nothing gets by the alert social media user either. «BizPac Review, Jul 15»
10
“The kid's embarrassing himself more than the club” – Liverpool …
After Raheem Sterling refused to go on Liverpool's pre-season tour and was absent from training on Wednesday, Reds supporters have ... «This Is Anfield, Jul 15»

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