cringeworthy

adjective

cringe·wor·thy ˈkrinj-ˌwər-t͟hē

: so embarrassing, awkward, or upsetting as to cause one to cringe

a cringeworthy performance

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Their cringeworthy audition tapes are still available all over YouTube. —

Oskar Oprey, Artforum, 28 Jan. 2025 As the participants enter the pods and the dates begin, fans get to see the sweet moments between potential couples as well as the mega cringeworthy exchanges. —

Joelle Goldstein, People.com, 28 Jan. 2025 Share [Findings] Witnessing cringeworthy moments improves the observer’s self-perception. —

Rafil Kroll-Zaidi, Harper's Magazine, 22 Jan. 2025 Clark’s introductory press conference with the Fever was a harbinger of things to come: a male reporter appeared to make a cringeworthy attempt at flirtation with Clark; he was suspended and prohibited from covering the Fever. —

Sean Gregory, TIME, 10 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for cringeworthy