wincing
/ˈwɪnsɪŋ
/adjective
Reacting with a slight involuntary grimace or shrinking movement of the body: wincing embarrassment a wincing intake of breath...
- That each explains, at least to some extent, Jack's wincing behavior.
- At rehearsal, there were 'wincing' patterns of voice.
- Test engineers still make that wincing face (you know the one), drawing back a little when asked.
Derivatives
wincingly
/ adverb