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Cringeworthy

Description:

Cringeworthy refers to something that is extremely embarrassing, uncomfortable, or awkward to witness or experience. It is often used to describe situations, actions, or content that elicit strong feelings of secondhand embarrassment.

Senses and Usages:

Adjective:

Sense 1:

- Causing great embarrassment or discomfort.

Example sentence: Watching that talent show audition was cringeworthy.

Sense 2:

- Inappropriate or awkward in a social context.

Example sentence: His cringeworthy comments during the meeting made everyone feel uneasy.

Sense 3:

- Unpleasant or distasteful.

Example sentence: The movie's cringeworthy dialogue ruined the entire experience.

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