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This word may also be spelled "cringe-worthy."
cringeworthy(
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wuhr
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)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
1. (general)
a. para morirse de vergüenza
I asked my girlfriend to marry me, and she said no. It was a cringeworthy moment for everyone in the restaurant.Pedí a mi novia que se casara conmigo, y dijo que no. Fue un momento para morirse de vergüenza para todos en el restaurante.
b. para morirse de pena (Latin America)
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
How was the dance? - I ripped my pants, fell down, and farted in front of a pretty girl. The whole night was cringeworthy.¿Qué tal el baile? - Me rasgué el pantalón, me caí y me tiré un pedo frente a una chica bonita. Toda la noche fue para morirse de pena.
c. embarazoso
We sat in awe while Hallie told us the cringeworthy story of her date with Lucas.Nos sentamos maravillados mientras Hallie nos contó la historia embarazosa de su cita con Lucas.
d. incómodo
Thank you, Brad, for that rendition of "If I Were a Boy." It was a... cringeworthy experience.Gracias, Brad, por esa interpretación de "Si yo fuera un chico". Fue una experiencia... incómoda.
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