cringe-worthy
Word Rarity
Rare
Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.47 in modern English
24
Scrabble Score
12
Letters
4
Syllables
11
Unique Chars
Meaning
adj
Example Sentences
- "Lena Dunham's acclaimed show about the highs and lows – but mostly lows – of being young in the city ends its first season this week. We remember the cringe-worthiest moments we almost wish we didn't."
- "When most people think of cringe-worthy disco-era fashion, John Travolta’s breakout feature, Saturday Night Fever, comes to mind. But for even cringe-worthier disco styles, seek out Saturday Night Fever’s 1983 Sylvester Stallone–directed sequel, Staying Alive. In the follow-up, Travolta’s lovable, if cocky, dancer Tony Manero downgrades from his white disco suit to Grecian-style dancing briefs, cloth knee-high dancing boots, and enough body oil to warrant a “special thanks” in the credits."
- "After asking followers for their own embarrassing experiences, the topic quickly went viral, with other fans tweeting their cringe-worthiest moments."
Inflected Forms
more cringe-worthy (comparative)
cringe-worthier (comparative)
most cringe-worthy (superlative)
cringe-worthiest (superlative)