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embarrassing

em·bar·rass·ing

embarrassing

 
pronunciation:
em bae rihs Ing
features:
Word Combinations (adjective)
part of speech: adjective
definition: causing or accompanied by feelings of shame, painful self-consciousness, or unease.
She blushed when she saw the embarrassing photograph of herself.It was an embarrassing admission, and he quickly tried to justify his actions.
antonyms:
proud
similar words:
mortifying, shameful
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