yikes
That looks bad
Yikes is associated with fear but sometimes in an ironic way, where they thing reacted to is not actually frightening but merely something to be avoided.
Alarmed exclamation
- uh-ohDismay interjection
- oopsMinor blunder interjection
- whoaCommand to stop
- yowzaExclamation of astonishment
oh no · ack · aiee · gasp · cringe · wince · flinch · recoil
Shrink from discomfort
- awkwardLacking grace or ease
- uncomfortableCausing unease or distress
- mortifiedIntensely embarrassed
- flusteredNervously upset and confused
blush · wince · secondhand embarrassment · facepalm · sheepish · humiliated · red-faced · self-conscious
Of uncertain validity
- problematicCausing difficulty or concern
- iffyUncertain, questionable
- sketchyIncomplete or suspicious
- concerningCausing worry or unease
troubling · off-putting · cringeworthy · tasteless · inappropriate · tacky · regrettable · ill-advised
eek
Alarmed exclamation
yowza · oh no · ack · aiee · gasp · cringe · wince · flinch · recoil · startle
cringe
Shrink from discomfort
- awkwardLacking grace or ease
- uncomfortableCausing unease or distress
- mortifiedIntensely embarrassed
flustered · blush · wince · secondhand embarrassment · facepalm · sheepish · humiliated · red-faced · self-conscious · abashed
questionable
Of uncertain validity
- problematicCausing difficulty or concern
- iffyUncertain, questionable
- sketchyIncomplete or suspicious
concerning · troubling · off-putting · cringeworthy · tasteless · inappropriate · tacky · regrettable · ill-advised · unfortunate
yikesnice
Pleasantly agreeable
bravo · well done · impressive · good for you · respect