peinsam

painful; embarrassing; agonizing

English translations

  1. 01

    painful

  2. 02

    thoughtful

  3. 03

    agonizing

Word details

German meaning
Eine Situation oder ein Verhalten, das Verlegenheit oder Scham auslöst.
English meaning
Embarrassing
Synonym
unangenehm, beschämend
German example
Es war peinsam, als ich seinen Namen vergessen habe.
English example
It was embarrassing when I forgot his name.
Comparative
peinsamerSuperlative: am peinsamsten

Example sentences with “peinsam”

  1. Es war eine peinsame Stille im Raum. (There was an agonizing silence in the room.)

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between 'peinsam' and 'peinlich'?

'Peinlich' is the common word for embarrassing, while 'peinsam' is a more archaic or literary term emphasizing deep suffering or intense awkwardness.