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embarrassing; awkward
褒められて少し照れ臭い。
Being praised is a little embarrassing.
思いがけず再会して照れ臭かった。
Running into them unexpectedly was awkward.
褒め言葉を素直に受け取るのが照れ臭くてできない。
I find it hard to simply accept compliments without feeling awkward.