CRINGING Synonyms
There are 30 synonyms of the word
cringing.
(exact relations)
There are 7 hypernyms of the word cringing. (close relations)
There are 7 hypernyms of the word cringing. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for CRINGING
| Rank | Word | Save? | More Syns.. | Usage | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | abashed | adjectiveadj | ||||
| 2 | ashamed | adjectiveadj | ||||
| 3 | awkward | adjectiveadj | ||||
| 4 | chagrined | adjectiveadj | ||||
| 5 | contrite | adjectiveadj | ||||
| 6 | discomfited | verbv | ||||
| 7 | disconcerted | adjectiveadj | ||||
| 8 | embarrassed | adjectiveadj | ||||
| 9 | humiliated | verb, adjectivev, adj | ||||
| 10 | mortified | adjectiveadj | ||||
| 11 | regretful | adjectiveadj | ||||
| 12 | remorseful | adjectiveadj | ||||
| 13 | repentant | adjectiveadj | ||||
| 14 | self-conscious | adjectiveadj | ||||
| 15 | shamefaced | adjectiveadj | ||||
| 16 | sheepish | adjectiveadj | ||||
| 17 | uncomfortable | adjectiveadj | ||||
| 18 | uneasy | adjectiveadj | ||||
| 19 | cower | verbv | ||||
| 20 | crawl | verbv | ||||
