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In norwegian we have a word for this, 'kleint'. In danish 'kikset'. Which means a high level of embarrassing.

I think the English word would be awkward

How about cringeworthy? Def: Causing feelings of embarrassment or awkwardness

I could feel my toes curling at certain points. Funny, but not perhaps what was intended...

Cringeworthy describes the feeling very good :)