Word: cringeworthy
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: cringe
wor
thy
Definition: That causes one to cringe with embarrassment; embarrassing.
Morphemes:
Affix: cringe
Language: en
PoS: Adjective
Meaning: Inducing awkwardness or embarrassment; cringemaking, cringeworthy, cringy.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: krinkaną
Language: gem-pro
Decoded: krinkana
Meaning: to fall; to turn; to yield
Affix: -janą
Language: gem-pro
Decoded: -jana
Meaning: suffix forming causatives with the sense ‘to cause to do ’ from strong verbs
Affix: -worthy
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Suitable or safe for; capable of enduring or able to bear; able to withstand.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -wurthe
Language: enm
Decoded: -wurthe
Meaning: -able