embarrassing

Words with a similar base: embarrassing

'embarrassing'

[embarrass.v.01] as in: cause to be embarrassed; cause to feel self-conscious

'embarrassing'

[obstruct.v.01] as in: hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of

Examples:
His brother blocked him at every turn

'embarrassing'

[awkward.s.04] as in: hard to deal with; especially causing pain or embarrassment

Examples:
awkward (or embarrassing or difficult) moments in the discussion
an awkward pause followed his remark
a sticky question
in the unenviable position of resorting to an act he had planned to save for the climax of the campaign

'embarrassing'

[embarrassing.s.02] as in: causing to feel shame or chagrin or vexation

Examples:
the embarrassing moment when she found her petticoat down around her ankles
it was mortifying to know he had heard every word

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