Definitions of embarrassing

1. of Embarrass

2. hard to deal with; especially causing pain or embarrassment; " awkward ( or embarrassing or difficult) moments in the discussion"; " an awkward pause followed his remark"; " a sticky question"; " in the unenviable position of resorting to an act he had planned to save for the climax of the campaign"

3. causing to feel shame or chagrin or vexation; " the embarrassing moment when she found her petticoat down around her ankles"; " it was mortifying to know he had heard every word"