EMBARRASSING
/ɪmˈbæɹəsɪŋ/
12 letters · 4 syllables · verb, noun, adjective
Definition of EMBARRASSING
To humiliate; to disrupt somebody's composure or comfort with acting publicly or freely; to disconcert; to abash
"The crowd's laughter and jeers embarrassed him."
To hinder from liberty of movement; to impede; to obstruct.
"The motion was advanced in order to embarrass the progress of the bill."
To involve in difficulties concerning money matters; to encumber with debt; to beset with urgent claims or demands.
"A man or his business is embarrassed when he cannot meet his pecuniary engagements."
The action of the verb to embarrass; embarrassment.
Causing embarrassment; leading to a feeling of uncomfortable shame or self-consciousness.
Examples of EMBARRASSING in a Sentence
- "The crowd's laughter and jeers embarrassed him."
- "The motion was advanced in order to embarrass the progress of the bill."
- "A man or his business is embarrassed when he cannot meet his pecuniary engagements."
Word Details
Is EMBARRASSING a Scrabble Word?
Yes, EMBARRASSING is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: EMBARRASSING uses 12 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for EMBARRASSING
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | e | m | b | a | r | r | a | s | s | i | n | g | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 17 |
| WWF | 1 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 21 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in EMBARRASSING
100 words from the letters in EMBARRASSING
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How to Use EMBARRASSING in Word Games
EMBARRASSING is worth 17 points in Scrabble and 21 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.
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