awkward, embarrassing, sticky, unenviable (adj)

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"

embarrassing, mortifying (adj)

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"

embarrassing (Noun)

The action of the verb to embarrass.

embarrassing (Adjective)

causing embarrassment; makes you feel shy or ashamed; leading to a feeling of uncomfortable self-consciousness

embarrassing

Embarrassment or awkwardness is an emotional state that is associated with mild to severe levels of discomfort, and which is usually experienced when someone commits (or thinks of) a socially unacceptable or frowned-upon act that is witnessed by or revealed to others. Frequently grouped with shame and guilt, embarrassment is considered a "self-conscious emotion", and it can have a profoundly negative impact on a person’s thoughts or behavior.Usually, some perception of loss of honor or dignity (or other high-value ideals) is involved, but the embarrassment level and the type depends on the situation.