embarrassing

Meanings

Verb

• cause to be embarrassed; cause to feel self-conscious
• hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of

Adjective Satellite

• hard to deal with; especially causing pain or embarrassment
  • "awkward (or embarrassing or difficult) moments in the discussion"
• causing to feel shame or chagrin or vexation
  • "the embarrassing moment when she found her petticoat down around her ankles"

Synonyms

abash, awkward, block, blockade, embarrass, hinder, mortifying, obstruct, sticky, stymie, stymy, unenviable