Something that is embarrassing makes you feel shy or ashamed. That was an embarrassing situation for me Men find it embarrassing to be honest. = uncomfortable, awkward + embarrassingly em·bar·rass·ing·ly Stephens had beaten him embarrassingly easily
causing to feel shame or chagrin or vexation; "the embarrassing moment when she found her petticoat down around her ankles"; "it was mortifying to know he had heard every word
hard to deal with; especially causing pain or embarrassment; "awkward (or embarrassing or difficult) moments in the discussion"; "an awkward pause followed his remark"; "a sticky question"; "in the unenviable position of resorting to an act he had planned to save for the climax of the campaign"
Something that is embarrassing to a public figure such as a politician or an organization such as a political party causes problems for them. He has put the Bonn government in an embarrassing position The speech was deeply embarrassing to Cabinet ministers. making you feel ashamed, nervous, or uncomfortable