embarrass
verb (used with object)
to cause confusion and shame to; make uncomfortably self-conscious; disconcert; abash.
has been embarrassing
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present perfect progressiveof embarrass (3rd person singular).present perfect progressive
Used to describe an action that began in the past, has continued continuously, and is still in progress.
Example Sentences
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The postgame ugliness in the streets has been embarrassing.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 14, 2026
Neville said United's second-half performance was a "shambles" which was "epitomised" by Fernandes, who "has been embarrassing at times".
From BBC ● Mar. 6, 2023
Mr. Schumer also said the ordeal has been embarrassing for Beijing.
From Washington Times ● Feb. 12, 2023
His football achievements are astounding, but his enabling and empowering of miscreant athletes has been embarrassing.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 2, 2019
The governor's situation has been embarrassing, from the day of the condemnation, because of the fact that Clayton's wife is the governor's niece.
From The Man That Corrupted Hadleyburg and Other Stories by Mark Twain
