embarrassing

adjective satellite

1. hard to deal with; especially causing pain or embarrassment

   adj.all

   Examples

   Awkward (or embarrassing or difficult) moments in the discussion.

   Synonyms awkward sticky unenviable

   Source: WordNet 3.0

2. causing to feel shame or chagrin or vexation

   adj.all

   Examples

   The embarrassing moment when she found her petticoat down around her ankles.

   Synonyms mortifying

   Source: WordNet 3.0