cringeworthy
adjective
cringe·wor·thy
ˈkrinj-ˌwər-t͟hē 
: so embarrassing, awkward, or upsetting as to cause one to cringe
a cringeworthy performance
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From the adorable childhood moments to the cringeworthy ones, here are Property Brothers stars Drew and Jonathan Scott's best throwback photos.
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Mackenzie Schmidt, People.com, 10 July 2025
There’s no denying that the second-generation Pontiac Firebird Trans Am muscle car tipped the scale toward kitsch, adding flares, spoilers, and a set of cringeworthy decals—available as of 1973 as a $55 option—to an otherwise respectable design.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 27 June 2025
Benny and pal Carmen's (Wally Baram) hilarious and relatable journey through their freshman year is a cringeworthy pleasure, funny and feeling and backed by great beats from Charli XCX (also a producer and guest star).
—Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 12 June 2025
In another time, the Bitcoin 2025 convention at Las Vegas’ Venetian hotel casino last week might have been most memorable for its cringeworthy moments.
—Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 2 June 2025
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Mackenzie Schmidt, People.com, 10 July 2025
There’s no denying that the second-generation Pontiac Firebird Trans Am muscle car tipped the scale toward kitsch, adding flares, spoilers, and a set of cringeworthy decals—available as of 1973 as a $55 option—to an otherwise respectable design.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 27 June 2025
Benny and pal Carmen's (Wally Baram) hilarious and relatable journey through their freshman year is a cringeworthy pleasure, funny and feeling and backed by great beats from Charli XCX (also a producer and guest star).
—Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 12 June 2025
In another time, the Bitcoin 2025 convention at Las Vegas’ Venetian hotel casino last week might have been most memorable for its cringeworthy moments.
—Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 2 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for cringeworthy
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“Cringeworthy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cringeworthy. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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