English Explanatory Dictionary

cringeworthy

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. That causes one to cringe with embarrassment; embarrassing.

Pronunciation

/ˈkɹɪndʒˌwɜːð.i/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-cringeworthy.wav /ˈkɹɪnd͡ʒˌwɝð.i/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Naomi Persephone Amethyst (NaomiAmethyst)-cringeworthy.wav

Word forms

cringeworthy more cringeworthy cringeworthier most cringeworthy cringeworthiest cringe-worthy

Etymology

From cringe + -worthy.

Synonyms

cringe cringy squirmworthy winceworthy

Derived words

cringeworthily cringeworthiness
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