Meaning of the word embarrassment in English

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embarrassment

US /ɪmˈber.əs.mənt/

UK /ɪmˈber.əs.mənt/

a feeling of self-consciousness, shame, or awkwardness

Example:

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She felt a blush of embarrassment creep up her neck when she tripped.

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His rude comment caused her great embarrassment.

Synonym:

shame humiliation mortification discomfiture awkwardness

a person or thing that causes a feeling of awkwardness or shame

Example:

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His drunken behavior was a constant source of embarrassment to his family.

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The old, broken-down car was an embarrassment to him.

Synonym:

disgrace scandal blemish stain blot

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