cringe

Example Sentences

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When a nameless secretary drops a sheaf of papers, Kornev’s response to help is instinctive, yet we cringe at the careless faux pas he commits in this unfeeling society.

From Los Angeles Times

But if I still love your old song “Boy,” does that mean I’m cringe?

From Los Angeles Times

My cringe moment — and Vicki’s too, we would laugh about it — was the wardrobe.

From Los Angeles Times

Despite my penchant for outer space films and my affinity for Gosling’s work, the millennial cringe of it all left a bitter taste in my mouth.

From Salon

Asked again about the incident, he said: "Yes, it does make me cringe. It's embarrassing. I've apologised and I've repeatedly apologised."

From BBC