embarrassment


em·bar·rass·ment

noun \im-ˈber-ə-smənt, -ˈba-rəs-\

Definition of EMBARRASSMENT

1
a : something that embarrasses <the scandal was a major embarrassment> b : an excessive quantity from which to select —used especially in the phrase embarrassment of riches
2
: the state of being embarrassed: as a : confusion or disturbance of mind <couldn't hide her embarrassment> b : difficulty arising from the want of money to pay debts c : difficulty in functioning as a result of disease <cardiac embarrassment>

Examples of EMBARRASSMENT

  1. She couldn't hide her embarrassment.
  2. The scandal was a major embarrassment for the government.
  3. He's an embarrassment to his family.

First Known Use of EMBARRASSMENT

1729

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