embarrassment

[US]/ɪmˈbærəsmənt/
[UK]/ɪmˈbærəsmənt/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. awkwardness; shame; discomfort; something that causes embarrassment; the distress of the wealthy.

Phrases & Collocations

feeling of embarrassment

blushing with embarrassment

overcome with embarrassment

Example Sentences

feeling sweaty with embarrassment

Their embarrassment convicted them.

an embarrassment of choices at a buffet dinner; an embarrassment of riches.

they had buried their feelings of embarrassment and fear.

he was an embarrassment who was safely left ignored.

her extreme views might be an embarrassment to the movement.

the guerrillas' medieval behaviour has become an embarrassment to their supporters.

the speech caused embarrassment to all those present.

her embarrassment was succeeded by fear.

Embarrassment caused me to hesitate.

Natives will cringe and squirm with embarrassment at such brashness.

The episode was a huge embarrassment for all concerned.

Her face was flushed with embarrassment.

she cloaked her embarrassment by rushing into speech.

Stratford has an embarrassment of riches, what with three theatres and lovely countryside too.

an awkward dancer; clumsy fingers); both can also suggest embarrassment or lack of ease (

Mild changes in personality occur, as well as erethism characterized by excessive, undue embarrassment, timidity, depression , discouragement, irritability, resentfulness, or excitability.

Real-world Examples

Stay home. You'll save me some embarrassment.

Source: Deadly Women

Thanks for saving us the embarrassment, Aristotle.

Source: Festival Comprehensive Record

The incident caused deep embarrassment to Helen.

Source: Women Who Changed the World

It was an embarrassment to the members of Congress.

Source: CNN 10 Student English February 2019 Compilation

He told Hendrawan that he was an embarrassment.

Source: VOA Slow English - Entertainment

Well, shall we say a slight embarrassment, Minister?

Source: Yes, Minister Season 1

Giving money would cause some embarrassment.

Source: Intermediate American English by Lai Shih-Hsiung (Volume 2)

Cardinal John Onaiyekan called the incident a national embarrassment.

Source: NPR News May 2014 Compilation

You were an embarrassment to him.

Source: Deep Dive into the Movie World (LSOO)

Neither do I. Apparently, I'm an embarrassment to Bohunt.

Source: BBC documentary "Chinese Teachers Are Coming"

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