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embarrassingly Synonyms

Another word for embarrassingly

Choosing another word for embarrassingly depends on context, so the 11 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adverb (Context 1)

In a manner that causes a feeling of awkwardness, self-consciousness, or shame.

Usage Example

"awkwardly, I forgot my own colleague's name during the introduction."

Strongest
awkwardly
Strong
humiliatingly
mortifyingly
shamefully
cringe-worthily
discomfortingly

• adverb (Context 2)

To a degree that is shamefully inadequate, excessive, or awkward.

Usage Example

"The team's performance in the final match was shamefully poor."

Strong
shamefully
pitifully
woefully
pathetically
laughably
painfully

Opposites of embarrassingly

The opposite of embarrassingly shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

proudly
admirably
impressively
creditably
confidently
comfortably
See all opposites of embarrassingly

• Nearby Words

embarrassed
embarrassedly
embarrassing
embarrassingly
embarrassment
embassy
embattled

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Embarrassingly. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/embarrassingly
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