embarrassing

adjective ! Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about embarrassing at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

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

   awkward (or embarrassing or difficult) moments in the discussion

2. Causing to feel shame or chagrin or vexation.

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