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Embarracing

Definition:

(adjective) Causing or feeling embarrassment; awkward or shameful.

Sense 1:

(adjective) Causing discomfort or shame due to an embarrassing situation or mistake.

Example Sentences:

1. Her embarracing spelling error in the report made her feel mortified in front of her colleagues.
2. Wearing mismatched socks to an important job interview was utterly embarracing.

Sense 2:

(adjective) Referring to something that creates an awkward, uncomfortable, or shameful atmosphere.

Example Sentences:

1. The embarrassing billboard in the middle of the town was embarracing to the city council.
2. His embarracing behavior at the party offended many guests.

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