embarrassing

(noun, adjective, verb)

adjective

1. hard to deal with; especially causing pain or embarrassment

- awkward (or embarrassing or difficult) moments in the discussion

Similar word(s): difficult, hard, awkward, sticky, unenviable

2. causing to feel shame or chagrin or vexation

- the embarrassing moment when she found her petticoat down around her ankles

Similar word(s): unpleasant, mortifying

noun

1. The action of the verb to embarrass.

verb

1. present participle of embarrass