cringing
Example Sentences
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Anyone beyond the land of candlepin bowling and cringing at red clam chowder thought they had a better shot at finishing at the bottom of the standings than reaching the Super Bowl.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 26, 2026
Sherry plays A.J. with cringing self-loathing, inherited and desperate to be cast off.
From New York Times ● Mar. 14, 2024
Reading through these items, I confess, I had a difficult time not cringing.
From Slate ● Dec. 1, 2023
But, while feeling less alone with your Face Hate might take the edge off, you still may be cringing at your reflection.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 22, 2023
A cringing crater in the sand, and the sea screaming around him.
From "The Reader" by Traci Chee
