EMBARRASSING Synonyms
There are 10 hypernyms of the word embarrassing. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for EMBARRASSING
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abash | verbv | |||||||
verb • cause to be embarrassed; cause to feel self-conscious | ||||||||
awkward | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • lacking grace or skill in manner or movement or performance adjective satellite • causing inconvenience • difficult to handle or manage especially because of shape • not elegant or graceful in expression • hard to deal with; especially causing pain or embarrassment • socially uncomfortable; unsure and constrained in manner | ||||||||
block | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a solid piece of something (usually having flat rectangular sides) • a rectangular area in a city surrounded by streets and usually containing several buildings • a three-dimensional shape with six square or rectangular sides • a number or quantity of related things dealt with as a unit • housing in a large building that is divided into separate units • (computer science) a sector or group of sectors that function as the smallest data unit permitted • an inability to remember or think of something you normally can do; often caused by emotional tension • a simple machine consisting of a wheel with a groove in which a rope can run to change the direction or point of application of a force applied to the rope • a metal casting containing the cylinders and cooling ducts of an engine • an obstruction in a pipe or tube • a platform from which an auctioneer sells • the act of obstructing or deflecting someone's movements verb • render unsuitable for passage • hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of • stop from happening or developing • interfere with or prevent the reception of signals • run on a block system • interrupt the normal function of by means of anesthesia • shut out from view or get in the way so as to hide from sight • stamp or emboss a title or design on a book with a block • obstruct • block passage through • support, secure, or raise with a block • impede the movement of (an opponent or a ball) • be unable to remember • shape by using a block • shape into a block or blocks • prohibit the conversion or use of (assets) | ||||||||
blockade | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a war measure that isolates some area of importance to the enemy • prevents access or progress verb • hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of • render unsuitable for passage • obstruct access to • impose a blockade on | ||||||||
discomfit | verbv | |||||||
verb • cause to lose one's composure | ||||||||
disconcert | verbv | |||||||
verb • cause to feel embarrassment • cause to lose one's composure | ||||||||
hinder | verbv | |||||||
adjective satellite • located at or near the back of an animal verb • be a hindrance or obstacle to • hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of • put at a disadvantage | ||||||||
humiliate | verbv | |||||||
verb • cause to feel shame; hurt the pride of | ||||||||
obstruct | verbv | |||||||
verb • hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of • block passage through • shut out from view or get in the way so as to hide from sight | ||||||||
shame | nounn | |||||||
noun • a painful emotion resulting from an awareness of inadequacy or guilt • a state of dishonor • an unfortunate development verb • bring shame or dishonor upon • compel through a sense of shame • cause to be ashamed • surpass or beat by a wide margin | ||||||||
shameful | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • (used of conduct or character) deserving or bringing disgrace or shame • giving offense to moral sensibilities and injurious to reputation | ||||||||
stymie | verbv | |||||||
noun • a situation in golf where an opponent's ball blocks the line between your ball and the hole • a thwarting and distressing situation verb • hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of | ||||||||
stymy | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a situation in golf where an opponent's ball blocks the line between your ball and the hole • a thwarting and distressing situation verb • hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of |