72 entries under adjective topic. ×

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embarrassing(verb, awkward, shameful, uneasy)
16
humiliating(verb, awkward, uneasy, dishonorable)
12
humbling(verb, humbling, chastening)
10
shameful(awkward, uneasy, disgraceful, dishonorable)
8
demeaning(verb, humiliating, undignified)
6
awkward(pain, uneasy, uncomfortable)
6
discomfiting(verb, awkward, uneasy, uncomfortable)
6
disconcerting(verb, awkward, uneasy, uncomfortable)
5
disturbing(awkward, uneasy, uncomfortable)
4
decaying(verb, disintegrating)
4
rotting(verb, disintegrating)
4
shaming(verb, awkward, uneasy, disgraceful)
3
crushing
3
degrading(shameful, disgraceful, dishonorable, reprehensible)
3
distressing(awkward, uneasy, uncomfortable)
3
vexing
2
chastening
2
depressing
2
dissatisfying
2
indecent(disgraceful, dishonorable, reprehensible)
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