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embarrassment

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of embarrassment

1 the emotional state of being made self-consciously uncomfortable

  • experienced the great embarrassment of tripping while on stage
Synonyms of embarrassment

abashment, confusion, discomfiture, disconcertment, fluster, mortification
Words Related to embarrassment

agitation, bother, chagrin, discomfort, discomposure, dismay, disquiet, distress, disturbance, perturbation, unease, uneasiness, upset

disgrace, ignominy, shame

debasement, degradation, humiliation, mortification

humble pie
Phrases Synonymous with embarrassment

egg on one's face
Near Antonyms of embarrassment

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

2 something that makes movement or progress difficult

  • a big suitcase filled with clothes proved to be more an embarrassment than a convenience on my trip
Synonyms of embarrassment

balk, bar, block, chain, clog, cramp, crimp, deterrent, drag, encumbrance, fetter, handicap, hindrance, holdback, hurdle, impediment, inhibition, interference, let, manacle, obstacle, obstruction, shackles, stop, stumbling block, trammel
Words Related to embarrassment

catch, hitch, rub, snag

barrier, blockade, blockage, brick wall, stone wall

arrest, bit, brake, check, constraint, curb, hobble, rein, restraint

embargo, stoppage

delay, holdup, stall

burden, cumber, load

danger, hazard, peril, reef

adversity, difficulty, disadvantage, drawback, hardship
Near Antonyms of embarrassment

catalyst, goad, impetus, incentive, spur, stimulant, stimulus

advantage, break, edge

aid, assistance, benefit, boost, handmaiden (also handmaid), help

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