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embarrassment

[ em-bar-uhs-muhnt ]

noun

  1. the state of being embarrassed; disconcertment; abashment.

    Synonyms:

  2. an act or instance of embarrassing.
  3. something that embarrasses.
  4. an overwhelmingly excessive amount; overabundance:

    an embarrassment of riches.

  5. the state of being in financial difficulties.
  6. Medicine/Medical. impairment of functioning associated with disease:

    respiratory embarrassment.



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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of embarrassment1

From the French word embarrassement, dating back to 1670–80. See embarrass, -ment
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Synonym Study

See shame.
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Example Sentences

She admitted she was not keen to use the mobile service at first but, when she witnessed others using it, her "shame and embarrassment" went away.

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Sidhu admitted sending emails summarizing the city’s confidential deal points, and deleting them to avoid political embarrassment.

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If your thing ever happened to be strong, slightly weird singer-songwriters to howl along with, the mid-1990s offered an embarrassment of riches.

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Eastern on Wednesday, Trump emerged in the Oval Office after another day of embarrassment due to his laughable defense department team.

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"Survivors may struggle for years to process what happened to them. Seeing others share their stories can reduce feelings of shame and embarrassment, serving as a catalyst for seeking justice," they said.

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