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embarrassing

UK:**UK and possibly other pronunciationsUK and possibly other pronunciations/ɪmˈbærəsɪŋli/


embarrassing
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Sense: Adjective: causing awkwardness
Synonyms:
awkward Collocations, uncomfortable Collocations, disconcerting, cringeworthy (informal), cringe-inducing, mortifying, humiliating, inconvenient Collocations, inopportune, disagreeable, unseemly, disturbing Collocations, delicate Collocations, touchy Collocations, distressing, upsetting, discomforting, discomfiting, cringetastic (slang)
Antonyms:
comfortable Collocations, agreeable Collocations, relieving, reassuring, calming


embarrass
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Sense: Verb: upset
Synonyms:
fluster, abash, mortify, humiliate, shame Collocations, rattle Collocations, ruffle, make sb uncomfortable, discompose (literary), distress Collocations, faze, disconcert, nonplus, trouble Collocations, perturb, discomfit
Antonyms:
make proud, reassure Collocations, assure, comfort Collocations, relieve Collocations, calm Collocations, delight Collocations, make happy, please Collocations, encourage Collocations
Sense: Verb: hinder - archaic
Synonyms:
hinder Collocations, hamper Collocations, hold back, encumber, stymie, inhibit, hold up, slow down, handicap Collocations, hobble, obstruct, impede Collocations, block Collocations
Antonyms:
help Collocations, aid Collocations, assist Collocations, facilitate Collocations, further Collocations, encourage Collocations, promote Collocations

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