embarrassment
US /ɪmˈber.əs.mənt/
UK /ɪmˈber.əs.mənt/
1.
imbarazzo, vergogna, disagio
a feeling of self-consciousness, shame, or awkwardness
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She felt a blush of embarrassment creep up her neck when she tripped.
Sentì un rossore di imbarazzo salirle al collo quando inciampò.
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His rude comment caused her great embarrassment.
Il suo commento scortese le causò grande imbarazzo.
2.
imbarazzo, disgrazia
a person or thing that causes a feeling of awkwardness or shame
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His drunken behavior was a constant source of embarrassment to his family.
Il suo comportamento da ubriaco era una costante fonte di imbarazzo per la sua famiglia.
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The old, broken-down car was an embarrassment to him.
La vecchia auto in panne era un imbarazzo per lui.