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/ɛm.bɑr.əs.ɪŋ ˈmɒ.mənt/ · em.bar.as.ing.mom.ent
noun
- A situation or event that causes embarrassment or shame. The public speaking disaster was an embarrassing moment for the entire team.
- A brief period of time during which someone feels embarrassed or ashamed. The embarrassing moment passed quickly, and she was able to laugh about it later.
Synonyms
humiliating experienceshameful incidentcringe-worthy momentawkward situationmortifying experienceshameful momentcringe momentuncomfortable situation
Antonyms
Did you know? The phrase 'embarrassing moment' has become a common way to describe a situation that causes temporary feelings of shame or humiliation, often used in everyday conversation or in media, such as TV shows and movies.