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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

cringeworthy

/krɪŋˈwɜːrθi/ adjective · British & US
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What does cringeworthy mean?

adjective

Causing embarrassment or discomfort because of being awkward or tasteless; embarrassing or unpleasant to watch or experience.

Example

"The actor's cringeworthy dance moves in the music video were widely ridiculed."

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