Painutinot (en. Embarrassment)

/paɪ.nʊ.ti.nɒt/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A feeling of shame or embarrassment.
He felt embarrassment when he was talked about in front of many.
Naramdaman niya ang painutinot nang siya ay napag-usapan sa harap ng marami.
Having a bad reputation due to an action.
His mistake caused embarrassment for his family.
Ang kanyang pagkakamali ay nagdulot ng painutinot sa pamilya niya.

Etymology

The word 'painutinot' comes from the root word 'pait' meaning 'sour' or 'bitter' with the addition of 'inot' suggesting 'hurt' or 'pain.'

Common Phrases and Expressions

ashamed
fell into embarrassment
napahiya

Related Words

shy
A state of feeling shame or embarrassment.
hiyang

Slang Meanings

A term for someone perceived to be overly sensitive or emotional.
Your heart hurts from a simple joke, you're really painutinot.
Ang sakit ng puso mo sa simpleng biro, painutinot ka talaga.
Someone who reacts too dramatically to minor issues.
The dog didn't even eat it, but you got mad, you're so painutinot!
Di naman nakakain ng aso, pero nagalit ka, painutinot ka!