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embarrassing

UK
/ɪmˈbærəsɪŋ/
US
/ɪmˈbɛrəsɪŋ/

Translations

embarrassinggerund / present participle
UK
/ɪmˈbærəsɪŋ/
US
/ɪmˈbærəsɪŋ/
Used as a present participle functioning adjectivally
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.
Synonyms
humiliating
mortifying
awkward
discomfiting
abashing
cringe-inducing
shameful
self-conscious-making
uneasy-making
embarrassingadjective
more embarrassing
Comp.
most embarrassing
Super.
UK
/ɪmˈbærəsɪŋ/
US
/ɪmˈbɛrəsɪŋ/
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.
Synonyms
awkward
humiliating
shameful
disgraceful
mortifying
uncomfortable
cringeworthy
self-conscious
Antonyms
unembarrassing
confident
proud
embarrassverb

embarrassing

Gerund

embarrassed
Past Simple
embarrassed
Past Participle
embarrassing
Gerund
UK
/ɪmˈbærəs/
US
/ɪmˈbɛrəs/
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.
Synonyms
humiliate
shame
abash
disconcert
fluster
disgrace
mortify
chagrin
Antonyms
embolden
comfort
reassure
embarrassgerund / present participle

embarrassing

Used attributively and predicatively to describe something causing embarrassment.
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.
Synonyms
embarrassing
humiliating
mortifying
awkward
discomfiting
abashing
shaming

Definitions

embarrassinggerund / present participle
Present participle of the verb "embarrass"; occurring in or causing feelings of embarrassment.
His constant interruptions were embarrassing the speaker.
embarrassingadjective
Causing a feeling of self-consciousness, shame, or awkwardness.
The embarrassing mistake during the presentation made her blush.
embarrassverb
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.
embarrassgerund / present participle
Causing embarrassment; awkward or uncomfortable.
The presenter made an embarrassing mistake while reading the results.
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