Synonyms for embarrassing

Other words for “embarrassing”, grouped by meaning.

We found 6 synonyms for “embarrassing”. The most common are awkward, sticky, unenviable, difficult, mortifying.

adjective hard to deal with; especially causing pain or embarrassment

Similardifficult

adjective causing to feel shame or chagrin or vexation

Synonymsmortifying
Similarunpleasant

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University

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