Synonyms of egg on one's face

egg on one's face

phrase

as in confusion

the emotional state of being made self-consciously uncomfortable

Bested by his peers, he mumbled something and walked away with egg on his face.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• confusion
• embarrassment
• humiliation
• unease
• discomfort
• mortification
• disconcertment
• discomfiture
• shame
• abashment
• dismay
• agitation
• disturbance
• distress
• fluster
• perturbation
• uneasiness
• upset
• degradation
• ignominy
• disgrace
• disquiet
• humble pie
• mortification
• chagrin
• debasement
• discomposure
• bother

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• assurance
• confidence
• equanimity
• coolness
• composure
• aplomb
• poise
• self-confidence
• self-assurance
• self-possession