What is a awkward situation?

adjective. An awkward situation is embarrassing and difficult to deal with.

What was the most awkward moment in your life Quora?

I fumbled around for my purse and phone, still half asleep and stepped out of my house. I went to the shop. It had a decent crowd, so I waited for my turn, yawning nice and hard. Thats when I noticed, people were looking at me weird.

What do you mean by embarrassing?

: causing a feeling of self-conscious confusion and distress : causing embarrassment an embarrassing error The official was ever so polite, and ever so sorry, but the rule was strict, and he could not let us in.

What triggers embarrassment?

Causes. Embarrassment can be personal, caused by unwanted attention to private matters or personal flaws or mishaps or shyness. Some causes of embarrassment stem from personal actions, such as being caught in a lie or in making a mistake.