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This is so embarrassing

🇬🇧 UK //ðɪs ɪz səʊ ɪmˈbærəsɪŋ// 🇺🇸 US //ðɪs ɪz soʊ ɪmˈbɛrəssɪŋ//

Meaning of This is so embarrassing

Feeling shame or awkwardness due to a situation or action.

In simple words: It's very shameful or makes you feel awkward.

This is so embarrassing in a sentence

• When I forgot my lines during the play, I thought, 'This is so embarrassing.'
• After spilling coffee on my boss, I couldn't stop thinking, 'This is so embarrassing.'
• Trying to dance and falling over made me feel, 'This is so embarrassing.'
• When the video of my fall went viral, I felt, 'This is so embarrassing.'
• I hesitated and then realized, 'This is so embarrassing' when I mixed up their names.

How to use This is so embarrassing

Used when feeling awkward or ashamed. Common among friends. Avoid in formal contexts.

Grammar pattern

fixed expression

Memory hint

Imagine someone dropping their lunch in front of everyone - you think, 'This is so embarrassing!'

Related words

Collocations with This is so embarrassing

• feel embarrassed
• embarrassing situation
• embarrassing moment
• really embarrassing
• extremely embarrassing

Synonyms for This is so embarrassing

• shameful
• awkward
• humiliating
• mortifying
• uncomfortable

Common mistakes with This is so embarrassing

• Confusing 'embarrassing' with 'embarrassed'.
• 'This is' can be mistakenly replaced with just 'so embarrassing.'
• Using 'embarrassing' to describe permanent situations.

Frequently asked questions about This is so embarrassing

What does This is so embarrassing mean?

It's very shameful or makes you feel awkward.

What is the definition of This is so embarrassing?

Feeling shame or awkwardness due to a situation or action.

How do you use This is so embarrassing in a sentence?

When I forgot my lines during the play, I thought, 'This is so embarrassing.'

Can you give another example of This is so embarrassing?

After spilling coffee on my boss, I couldn't stop thinking, 'This is so embarrassing.'

What are synonyms for This is so embarrassing?

Common alternatives include shameful, awkward, humiliating, mortifying, uncomfortable.

What words go with This is so embarrassing?

It commonly pairs with feel embarrassed, embarrassing situation, embarrassing moment, really embarrassing, extremely embarrassing.

What are common mistakes when using This is so embarrassing?

Confusing 'embarrassing' with 'embarrassed'. 'This is' can be mistakenly replaced with just 'so embarrassing.' Using 'embarrassing' to describe permanent situations.

How do you pronounce This is so embarrassing?

US: //ðɪs ɪz soʊ ɪmˈbɛrəssɪŋ//, UK: //ðɪs ɪz səʊ ɪmˈbærəsɪŋ//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

Is This is so embarrassing formal or informal?

"This is so embarrassing" is informal, so it fits casual conversation with friends and family.

When should I use This is so embarrassing?

Used when feeling awkward or ashamed. Common among friends. Avoid in formal contexts.