"Cringe" Pronounce,Meaning And Examples

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"Cringe" Meaning

Cringe: (verb) to experience a sense of embarrassment, discomfort, or annoyance, typically caused by something foolish, embarrassing, or awkward. For example, "The actor's cringe-worthy line delivery made the audience laugh."

synonyms: wince, recoil, squirm

Note: In modern slang, especially among younger generations, "cringe" can also be used as an adjective to describe something that is cheesy, impersonal, or embarrassing, often with a tone of self-consciousness or embarrassment. For example, "That selfie is so cringey, I don't want to look at it!"

"Cringe" Examples

Cringe Usage Examples


Example 1: Expressing embarrassment or disgust

"In that awkward moment, I had to cringe at the sight of my crush performing a terrible rendition of my favorite song."

Example 2: Describing something as cheesy or over-the-top

"I was cringing at the ridiculous special effects in that low-budget sci-fi movie."

Example 3: Expressing disappointment or frustration

"I was really looking forward to the new game, but it was such a letdown – it made me cringe."

Example 4: Describing something that is uncool or embarrassing

"I had to cringe at my parents' outdated fashion sense when they showed up at the party."

Example 5: Expressing the feeling of responding to a provocative or annoying comment online

"I spent all day trying to avoid the trolls on social media, but some of their comments still managed to make me cringe."

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