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Embarrassing

Part of speech: Adjective

Senses:

1. Causing embarrassment or discomfort:

Usage: It was embarrassing for him to trip and fall in front of his crush at the party.

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2. Feeling ashamed or self-conscious:

Usage: She felt embarrassed when she realized her dress was on backward.

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3. Making someone feel awkward:

Usage: His constant jokes about her weight were really embarrassing.

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Part of speech: Verb (transitive)

Sense:

1. To cause someone to feel embarrassed:

Usage: His friends embarrassed him by singing him a birthday song in the middle of the restaurant.

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Note: Although "embrassing" is often seen, the correct spelling is "embarrassing".