Meaning & Definition of Embarrassing in English

1. Hard to deal with

• Especially causing pain or embarrassment

• "Awkward (or embarrassing or difficult) moments in the discussion"

• "An awkward pause followed his remark"

• "A sticky question"

• "In the unenviable position of resorting to an act he had planned to save for the climax of the campaign"

2. Causing to feel shame or chagrin or vexation

• "The embarrassing moment when she found her petticoat down around her ankles"

• "It was mortifying to know he had heard every word"