Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
embarrassingly
adverb
/ɪmˈbærəsiŋli/
Definition
In a manner that causes one to feel self-conscious or ashamed.
Examples
- She embarrassingly tripped in front of everyone at the party.
- He embarrassingly confessed his mistake to his friends.
- The movie was embarrassingly bad, receiving negative reviews from critics.
Meaning
When something is done in a way that leads to feelings of awkwardness or shame, often in social situations.
Synonyms
- awkwardly
- uncomfortably
- shamefully
- clumsily
