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Definition of
cringeworthy adjective
from the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary
cringeworthy
adjective
adjective
NAmE
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ˈkrɪndʒˌwərði
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/
(
informal
)
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making you feel embarrassed or uncomfortable
It was a cringeworthy performance from start to finish.
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cringeworthy
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