cringe-worthy

cringe-worthy (comparative more cringe-worthy or cringe-worthier, superlative most cringe-worthy or cringe-worthiest)

1. Alternative form of cringeworthy.
   • 2012 June 15, “The Ten Most Cringe-Worthy Moments on ‘Girls’”, in Rolling Stone‎^[1], New York, N.Y.: Penske Media Corporation, →ISSN, →OCLC, archived from the original on 30 June 2025:

     Lena Dunham’s acclaimed show about the highs and lows – but mostly lows – of being young in the city ends its first season this week. We remember the cringe-worthiest moments we almost wish we didn’t.

   • 2012 August 25, Julie Miller, “The 25 Least Fashionble Films of All Time”, in Graydon Carter, editor, Vanity Fair‎^[2], New York, N.Y.: Condé Nast, →ISSN, →OCLC, archived from the original on 26 January 2015:

     When most people think of cringe-worthy disco-era fashion, John Travolta’s breakout feature, Saturday Night Fever, comes to mind. But for even cringe-worthier disco styles, seek out Saturday Night Fever**’s 1983 Sylvester Stallone–directed sequel, Staying Alive. In the follow-up, Travolta’s lovable, if cocky, dancer Tony Manero downgrades from his white disco suit to Grecian-style dancing briefs, cloth knee-high dancing boots, and enough body oil to warrant a “special thanks” in the credits.

   • 2018 November 15, Jessica Rach, “‘I told Daniel Radcliffe he looked like a wizard’: Twitter users share their most hilariously embarrassing celebrity encounters - including mistaking Ed Sheeran for a waiter”, in Daily Mail‎^[3], London: DMG Media, →ISSN, →OCLC, archived from the original on 3 June 2019:

     After asking followers for their own embarrassing experiences, the topic quickly went viral, with other fans tweeting their cringe-worthiest moments.