Dictionary Check: embarrassing

"embarrassing" is a valid word!

Scrabble 17 points
Words with Friends 21 points

Definition

adjective

hard to deal with; especially causing pain or embarrassment

Example: "awkward (or embarrassing or difficult) moments in the discussion"
adjective

causing to feel shame or chagrin or vexation

Example: "the embarrassing moment when she found her petticoat down around her ankles"
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