embarrassing

• Qualifie une situation ou une action qui met quelqu'un dans une position inconfortable, provoquant de la gêne, de la honte ou de la confusion.

Describes a situation or action that causes someone to feel awkward, ashamed, or self-conscious.

1. Causing awkwardness or shameA2formal

   Making someone feel uncomfortable, self-conscious, or ashamed in a social situation.

   embarrassant (qui gêne)

   • It was an embarrassing moment when he forgot her name.
   • She found the public speaking experience very embarrassing.
   • The video of his fall went viral and was deeply embarrassing.

   Synonymesawkwarddisconcertingdistressinghumiliatingmortifyingshaminguncomfortableupsetting

   Antonymesadmirabledignifiedglorioushonorableproudrespectable

2. Awkward or uncomfortableA2informal

   Describing a situation that is socially awkward or causes discomfort.

   embarrassant, gênant

   • The silence after his joke was really embarrassing.
   • It's embarrassing to admit you made a mistake.
   • He told an embarrassing story about his childhood.

   Synonymesawkwardhumiliatingmortifyinguncomfortable

   Antonymescomfortableeasypleasantsmooth

• Verbe utilisé pour décrire l'action de provoquer chez quelqu'un un sentiment de gêne, de confusion ou de honte, généralement dans une situation sociale.

A verb used to describe the act of causing someone to feel self-conscious, awkward, or ashamed, typically in a social situation.

1. Cause self-consciousnessB1formal

   To cause someone to feel awkward, self-conscious, or ashamed in a social situation.

   mettre mal à l'aise

   • His loud comment embarrassed her in front of everyone.
   • She was embarrassed when she forgot his name.
   • The child's question embarrassed his parents.

   Synonymesabashchagrindiscomfitdisconcertflusterhumiliatemortifyshame

   Antonymescomfortreassuresoothe

2. Cause financial difficultyC1formal

   To cause someone to have financial problems or difficulties.

   Mettre dans l'embarras financier

   • The unexpected expenses embarrassed the company's finances.
   • His gambling habits embarrassed his family's wealth.
   • The failed investment embarrassed the entire fund.

   Synonymesburdenencumberhamperoverburdensaddlestraiten