embarrassment (Meaning)
embarrassment (n)
the shame you feel when your inadequacy or guilt is made public
the state of being embarrassed (usually by some financial inadequacy)
some event that causes someone to be embarrassed
extreme excess
embarrassment (n.)
A state of being embarrassed; perplexity; impediment to freedom of action; entanglement; hindrance; confusion or discomposure of mind, as from not knowing what to do or to say; disconcertedness.
Difficulty or perplexity arising from the want of money to pay debts.
Synonyms & Antonyms of embarrassment
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Antonyms:
Synonyms:
- chagrin
- degradation
- debasement
- egg on one's face
- perturbation
- agitation
- disturbance
- discomposure
- disquiet
- uneasiness
- bother
- disgrace
- ignominy
- disconcertment
Antonyms:
No weak antonyms found.
embarrassment Sentence Examples
- The comedian's awkward joke caused an embarrassment among the audience.
- The politician felt embarrassment after being caught in a lie.
- The student experienced embarrassment when they accidentally spilled their drink in class.
- The athlete's poor performance resulted in embarrassment for the entire team.
- The fashion designer felt embarrassment when their collection was poorly received by critics.
- The actor faced embarrassment when they forgot their lines during a live performance.
- The artist experienced embarrassment when their work was rejected by a gallery.
- The public speaker endured embarrassment when they tripped and fell on stage.
- The family felt embarrassment after their house was featured on a reality TV show.
- The company faced embarrassment when their product was recalled due to a safety issue.
FAQs About the word embarrassment
the shame you feel when your inadequacy or guilt is made public, the state of being embarrassed (usually by some financial inadequacy), some event that causes s
humiliation, discomfort,confusion, unease, shame, dismay, upset, fluster, discomfiture, abashment
coolness, aplomb, composure, aplomb, confidence, equanimity, self-confidence, assurance,confidence, composure
The comedian's awkward joke caused an embarrassment among the audience.
The politician felt embarrassment after being caught in a lie.
The student experienced embarrassment when they accidentally spilled their drink in class.
The athlete's poor performance resulted in embarrassment for the entire team.
