Definition of embarrassment
1a : something that embarrasses the scandal was a major embarrassmentb : an excessive quantity from which to select —used especially in the phrase embarrassment of riches
2 : the state of being embarrassed: such asa : confusion or disturbance of mind couldn't hide her embarrassmentb : difficulty arising from the want of money to pay debtsc : difficulty in functioning as a result of disease cardiac embarrassment
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Examples of embarrassment in a Sentence
She couldn't hide her embarrassment.
The scandal was a major embarrassment for the government.
He's an embarrassment to his family.
Recent Examples of embarrassment from the Web
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To him, the bike tax is an embarrassment to Oregon, whose biggest city — Portland — is routinely ranked among the nation’s top 10 biking cities by Bicycling magazine.
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Other than more embarrassment, none of this is bad news for the city, at least not in the sense of a new blow.
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Labeling a child obese can seem harsh, creating embarrassment, fear and guilt.
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But, somewhat charmingly, the concept of embarrassment doesn’t exist here.
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The Rangers lost 11-4 and were saved from total embarrassment by a three-run homer from Mike Napoli in the eighth and a solo shot by Delino DeShields in the ninth.
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Ivanka Trump later tried to ease the senator's embarrassment by issuing her own tweet.
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Now is the time to sit back, put your hands on your cartoon stomach, and let the embarrassment wash over you.
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Citing emotional distress, embarrassment, humiliation, mental anguish and lost wages, the suit seeks monetary damages, a jury trial and injunctive relief.
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First Known Use of embarrassment
1676
EMBARRASSMENT Defined for English Language Learners
embarrassment
playDefinition of embarrassment for English Language Learners
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: the state of feeling foolish in front of others
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: something or someone that causes a person or group to look or feel foolish
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: a very large number of things from which to choose
EMBARRASSMENT Defined for Kids
embarrassment
playDefinition of embarrassment for Students
1 : something that causes a person or group to feel foolish The poor test scores were an embarrassment to the school.
2 : the condition of feeling foolish in front of others I couldn't hide my embarrassment over the mistake.
Medical Dictionary
embarrassment
playMedical Definition of embarrassment
: difficulty in functioning as a result of disease cardiac embarrassment respiratory embarrassment
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