awkward vs embarrassing

awkward and embarrassing both are adjectives.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
awkward	No	Yes	No	No
embarrassing	No	Yes	No	No

As adjectives, awkward and embarrassing are synonyms defined as:

awkward and embarrassing: hard to deal with; especially causing pain or embarrassment

Other synonyms of awkward include sticky, unenviable.

awkward (adjective)	embarrassing (adjective)
lacking grace or skill in manner or movement or performance	hard to deal with; especially causing pain or embarrassment
hard to deal with; especially causing pain or embarrassment	causing to feel shame or chagrin or vexation
causing inconvenience
not elegant or graceful in expression
socially uncomfortable; unsure and constrained in manner
difficult to handle or manage especially because of shape