What does cringeworthy mean?
Cringeworthy means (colloquial) That causes one to cringe with embarrassment; embarrassing..
Cringeworthy
/ˈkɹɪndʒˌwɜːð.i/ · adjective
Meaning
(colloquial) That causes one to cringe with embarrassment; embarrassing..
Example Sentences
The last word on words has spoken. Oxford Dictionaries chose “vape” as the word of the year. It was selected over cringeworthier choices such as “slacktivism” or “bae” — the latter a term of endearment that was a top contender for censorship in Time magazine’s “Which Word Should Be Banned in 2015?” poll.
These ads aren’t as bad as some of the worst ads from previous years — let us not forget the gross GoDaddy commercials, or the Nationwide “Dead Kid” commercial of Super Bowls past — but they’re definitely the cringeworthiest of an already forgettable crop.
It also presented a golden opportunity for Transport Secretary Grant Shapps to wear silly outfits and produce yet another cringeworthy video, which attracted sharp criticism online.
Synonyms for cringeworthy
Antonyms for cringeworthy
Related Words
Word Forms
- more cringeworthy
- cringeworthier
- most cringeworthy
- cringeworthiest
- cringe-worthy
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for cringeworthy?
Common synonyms include cringe, cringy, squirmworthy, winceworthy.
What is the opposite of cringeworthy?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use cringeworthy in a sentence?
The last word on words has spoken. Oxford Dictionaries chose “vape” as the word of the year. It was selected over cringeworthier choices such as “slacktivism” or “bae” — the latter a term of endearment that was a top contender for censorship in Time magazine’s “Which Word Should Be Banned in 2015?” poll.
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