Definition of "cringeworthy"

cringeworthy

/ˈkɹɪndʒˌwɜːð.i/

adjective
comparative more cringeworthy, superlative most cringeworthy
1. (colloquial) That causes one to cringe with embarrassment; embarrassing.
  Quotations
  It also presented a golden opportunity for Transport Secretary Grant Shapps to wear silly outfits and produce yet another cringeworthy video, which attracted sharp criticism online.
  2022 May 4, Stefanie Foster, “Great British Rail Sale failed!”, in RAIL, number 956, page 3