1
as in confusion
the emotional state of being made self-consciously uncomfortable
experienced the great embarrassment of tripping while on stage
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2
as in obstacle
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
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Recent Examples of embarrassment
Against that backdrop, the autopsy and how it was handled is not merely an organizational embarrassment.
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Douglas Schoen, Oc Register, 28 May 2026
Taylor Swift reacted the way many might to such antics, covering her face with her hands in mix of laughter and embarrassment.
—Anna Zucca, Vanity Fair, 25 May 2026
The best play by a Clevelander in the second half belonged to Kelce, who shotgunned one of his Garage beers, to the mild embarrassment of his famous fiancée.
—Esfandiar Baraheni, New York Times, 24 May 2026
My grandma, on the other hand, is furious and is urging us not to tell people due to possible embarrassment or questions.
—Harriette Cole, Mercury News, 23 May 2026
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Douglas Schoen, Oc Register, 28 May 2026
Taylor Swift reacted the way many might to such antics, covering her face with her hands in mix of laughter and embarrassment.
—Anna Zucca, Vanity Fair, 25 May 2026
The best play by a Clevelander in the second half belonged to Kelce, who shotgunned one of his Garage beers, to the mild embarrassment of his famous fiancée.
—Esfandiar Baraheni, New York Times, 24 May 2026
My grandma, on the other hand, is furious and is urging us not to tell people due to possible embarrassment or questions.
—Harriette Cole, Mercury News, 23 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for embarrassment
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The vast range of difficulty and rigor in academic assessment adds confusion for both learners and employers.—
Bryan Penprase,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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The Holii Travel Pill Organizer is compact enough to fit in a car compartment or backpack, and securely separates daily doses of medications in order to avoid any confusion on busy travel days.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
31 May 2026
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The first robot stumbles on aluminum debris, its wheels furiously trying to get traction and move around the obstacle.—
Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
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That disconnect is beginning to create what could become the new trust economy—one in which governance, authentication, transparency and accountability become strategic advantages for the companies in this space, rather than just operational or compliance obstacles.—
Jacques Ledbetter,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
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That humiliation against Macclesfield, 117 places below them in the pyramid, had not helped.—
Matt Woosnam,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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Aster has repeatedly explored high-profile humiliation and anonymous crowds who mistake vengeance for catharsis in his own directing work, making the horror filmmaker’s involvement particularly on-theme.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
27 May 2026
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Moreover, compared to nearby countries that have counteracted the economic effects of aging populations with new immigrants and their children, Italy has set more hurdles on the path to citizenship for those without native ancestry, even if they are born in the country.—
Albert Samaha,
New Yorker,
30 May 2026
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Negotiating the first hurdle is followed by three sets of group-phase challenges home and away, played on Thursdays in October, November and December, to make it to the knockout stage in the New Year.—
Andy Naylor,
New York Times,
29 May 2026
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On Wednesday, Rollins urged pet owners to keep a close watch for signs of discomfort, open wounds or larvae or eggs near body openings.—
Jen Christensen,
CNN Money,
4 June 2026
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The shortstop, who turns 22 next week, has been out with back discomfort since late February and has since been rehabbing at the Phillies’ complex in Clearwater, Fla.—
Charlotte Varnes,
New York Times,
3 June 2026
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All were arrested on suspicion of disorderly conduct along with either endangering another person or obstruction of justice, state police said.—
Gloria Pazmino,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
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The New Jersey State Police said in a statement that one of those faced a charge of disorderly conduct and endangering another person and the other five were charged with disorderly conduct and obstruction of justice.—
Daniella Silva,
NBC news,
30 May 2026
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The constant movement might make some audience members dizzy, yet its jitteriness signifies the anxiety and unease of the characters, both in their skin and with each other.—
Murtada Elfadl,
Variety,
25 May 2026
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All that party infighting — present before every primary, but at a fever pitch now — comes against a backdrop of broader voter unease about the war in Iran, volatile oil and gas prices, and the burgeoning threat of AI to the American workforce.—
Kevin Rector,
Los Angeles Times,
24 May 2026
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If convicted, Reyes could face a maximum federal prison sentence of 20 years stemming from the interference charge and the possibility of up to a year behind bars for the assault charge.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
3 June 2026
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The network and Weiss have not yet publicly addressed Pelley's accusations of interference.—
David Folkenflik,
NPR,
3 June 2026
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“Embarrassment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/embarrassment. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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