- present participle of embarrass.
embarrassing
Example Sentences
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While, for previous generations, embarrassing moments may have been talked about or uploaded to a blurry Facebook album, now they can be filmed, shared and viewed by thousands within hours.
From BBC ● Jul. 18, 2026
The embarrassing stories keep coming because the sources keep talking.
From Salon ● Jul. 15, 2026
It was about more than the 4-1 score or occasionally embarrassing lapses in skill.
From Barron's ● Jul. 7, 2026
Souvenirs only make the cut for Californian Rob Singler and his family if they meet three criteria: “godawful” embarrassing, tiny and bearing the name of the vacation spot.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 1, 2026
“I was there when you were born and helped you take your first steps. Changed a couple of diapers. I’m probably embarrassing you by bringing it up. Point is, I’m your godfather.”
From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas
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