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embarrassing

/ɪmˈbærəsɪŋ/

/ɪmˈbɛrəsɪŋ/

embarrassinggerund / present participle

/ɪmˈbærəsɪŋ/

Used as a present participle functioning adjectivally

Translations

embarrassantValeur de participe présent; exprime une action qui met quelqu'un mal à l'aise ou dans l'embarras.

His constant interruptions were embarrassing the speaker.

Ses interruptions constantes embarrassaient l'orateur.

Definitions

Present participle of the verb "embarrass"; occurring in or causing feelings of embarrassment.

His constant interruptions were embarrassing the speaker.

Synonyms

self-conscious-making

uneasy-making

embarrassingadjective

more embarrassing

Comp.

most embarrassing

Super.

/ɪmˈbærəsɪŋ/

/ɪmˈbɛrəsɪŋ/

Translations

embarrassant

The embarrassing mistake during the presentation made her blush.

L'erreur embarrassante pendant la présentation l'a fait rougir.

Additional translations

gênantS'emploie souvent pour une situation inconfortable, maladroite ou pénible.

Definitions

Causing a feeling of self-consciousness, shame, or awkwardness.

The embarrassing mistake during the presentation made her blush.

Synonyms

Antonyms

embarrassverb

embarrassing

ing-form

embarrassed

Past Simple

embarrassed

Past Participle

embarrassing

ing-form

/ɪmˈbærəs/

/ɪmˈbɛrəs/

Translations

embarrasserSens général : rendre quelqu’un gêné, mal à l’aise ou honteux.

She didn't mean to embarrass him by mentioning his mistake in front of everyone.

Elle ne voulait pas l'embarrasser en mentionnant sa faute devant tout le monde.

Additional translations

gênerSens courant : mettre dans une situation difficile ou délicate.

embarrasserSens plus rare : mettre en difficulté, notamment sur le plan financier.

Definitions

To cause someone to feel awkward, self-conscious, or ashamed.

She didn't mean to embarrass him by mentioning his mistake in front of everyone.

To make a situation difficult or complicated.

The unexpected question embarrassed the speaker, causing him to lose his train of thought.

To place someone or something in financial difficulty.

The recession embarrassed several small businesses that relied on tourism.

Synonyms

Antonyms

embarrassgerund / present participle

embarrassing

Used attributively and predicatively to describe something causing embarrassment.

Translations

gênantAdjectif courant : qui met mal à l’aise ou cause de l’embarras.

The presenter made an embarrassing mistake while reading the results.

Le présentateur a fait une erreur gênante en lisant les résultats.

Additional translations

embarrassantSe dit aussi d’une situation ou d’un fait qui suscite la gêne.

Definitions

Causing embarrassment; awkward or uncomfortable.

The presenter made an embarrassing mistake while reading the results.

Synonyms

embarrasspast participle

Definitions

Feeling or showing embarrassment.

She felt embarrassed about arriving late to the meeting.