How many points is EMBARRASSING worth in Scrabble?

EMBARRASSING is worth 17 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept EMBARRASSING?

EMBARRASSING is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).

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EMBARRASSING

17 pts

EMBARRASSING is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 17 points. EMBARRASSING means "causing one to feel confusion or self-consciousness".

Meaning & examples

/ɪmˈbæɹəsɪŋ/

Pronunciation: /ɪmˈbæɹəsɪŋ/

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Pronunciation: /ɪmˈbæɹəsɪŋ/

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verb

To humiliate; to disrupt somebody's composure or comfort with acting publicly or freely; to disconcert; to abash
Example: The crowd's laughter and jeers embarrassed him.
To hinder from liberty of movement; to impede; to obstruct.
Example: The motion was advanced in order to embarrass the progress of the bill.
To involve in difficulties concerning money matters; to encumber with debt; to beset with urgent claims or demands.
Example: A man or his business is embarrassed when he cannot meet his pecuniary engagements.

Synonyms: abash, discomfit, disconcert, humiliate, shame

noun

The action of the verb to embarrass; embarrassment.

adjective

Causing embarrassment; leading to a feeling of uncomfortable shame or self-consciousness.

Synonyms: awkward, shameful

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Entry sources: en.wiktionary.org (1) · en.wiktionary.org (2)

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adjective

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

causing one to feel confusion or self-consciousness

In a sentence: "It is embarrassing."

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Letter Values

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EMBARRASSING Scrabble FAQ

Is EMBARRASSING a Scrabble word?: EMBARRASSING is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 17 points.
What does EMBARRASSING mean?: causing one to feel confusion or self-consciousness
How do you use EMBARRASSING in a sentence?: In a sentence: "It is embarrassing."
How many points is EMBARRASSING worth in Scrabble?: EMBARRASSING is worth 17 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept EMBARRASSING?: EMBARRASSING is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).