1.
Something that is ~ makes you feel shy or ashamed.
That was an ~ situation for me...
Men find it ~ to be honest.
= uncomfortable, awkward
ADJ
~ly
Stephens had beaten him ~ly easily.
ADV: usu ADV adj/adv
2.
Something that is ~ to a public figure such as a politician or an organization such as a political party causes problems for them.
He has put the Bonn government in an ~ position...
The speech was deeply ~ to Cabinet ministers.
ADJ: oft ADJ to n