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is embarrassing

  • present progressive of embarrass (3rd person singular).

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But it isn’t just Miller who is embarrassing the president with his Titanic moves.

From Salon Apr. 3, 2026

With the soft dismissals and dropped catches, they have watched a team that is so ill-disciplined it is embarrassing.

From BBC Jan. 7, 2026

In the aftermath of Southampton's 1-1 draw against Crystal Palace on Wednesday, defender Taylor Harwood-Bellis said talk of trying to not be the worst Premier League side ever is "embarrassing".

From BBC Apr. 6, 2025

So some of it, as any creative person, it’s like, “What can I talk about that is embarrassing or is revealing?”

From Los Angeles Times Nov. 22, 2024

Not because it is embarrassing, but because it is the most painful one .

From "The Freedom Writers Diary" by The Freedom Writers