This is the 9562nd most frequent Portuguese word.
constrangedora
Embarrassing or awkward.
In this sentence, 'constrangedora' describes the nature of the situation as causing embarrassment.
A situação no jantar foi constrangedora para todos.
The situation at dinner was embarrassing for everyone.
Here, 'constrangedora' qualifies the question as one that induces discomfort or embarrassment.
Ela fez uma pergunta constrangedora durante a reunião.
She asked an embarrassing question during the meeting.
In this case, 'constrangedora' characterizes the manner of the reprimand as embarrassing or awkward.