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
Alberta leans in, puckers her lips ever so slightly and… Pete facepalms her, much to her embarrassment.
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Vlada Gelman, TVLine, 24 Apr. 2025
Neighbors have been deprived of the full rental value of their homes and properties and have been caused embarrassment, inconvenience and reluctance to invite guests to their homes, according to the lawsuit.
—Ron Wood, Arkansas Online, 22 Apr. 2025
After Carey shared the snaps to her 14.1 million followers, her children commented on her post, expressing their embarrassment.
—Kayla Grant, People.com, 22 Apr. 2025
There was a time when Hubble had the potential to become NASA's biggest embarrassment.
—Tariq Malik, Space.com, 25 Apr. 2025
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Vlada Gelman, TVLine, 24 Apr. 2025
Neighbors have been deprived of the full rental value of their homes and properties and have been caused embarrassment, inconvenience and reluctance to invite guests to their homes, according to the lawsuit.
—Ron Wood, Arkansas Online, 22 Apr. 2025
After Carey shared the snaps to her 14.1 million followers, her children commented on her post, expressing their embarrassment.
—Kayla Grant, People.com, 22 Apr. 2025
There was a time when Hubble had the potential to become NASA's biggest embarrassment.
—Tariq Malik, Space.com, 25 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for embarrassment
Noun
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However, severe cases of extremely high blood pressure may lead to symptoms resembling anxiety or panic, such as headache, vision changes, vomiting, confusion, shortness of breath, or chest discomfort or pain.—
Angela Ryan Lee,
Health,
15 May 2025
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Save us from violence, discord, and confusion; from pride and arrogance, and from every evil way.—
Jeannie Suk Gersen,
New Yorker,
15 May 2025
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Players utilize a set of common rules -- that can be altered by the game master -- and dice to overcome obstacles as the group works to collaboratively tell a story.—
Remington Miller,
Arkansas Online,
16 May 2025
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Powered by Adelaide, Forbes AI Running a company means facing obstacles that shake your foundation.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
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Other hurdles, such as charging infrastructure and consumer education, remain.—
Michael Wayland,
CNBC,
13 May 2025
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The impact of the legislative hurdles is being felt at the construction site.—
Theo Burman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 May 2025
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This step involves becoming aware of your body's physical cues, such as muscle tension, a rapid heart rate, discomfort, or breathing pattern.—
Cristina Mutchler,
Verywell Health,
8 May 2025
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One founding American who did not share his age’s discomfort with espionage was George Washington.—
James Santel,
The Atlantic,
8 May 2025
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Federal prosecutors charged Dugan in April with obstruction and concealing an individual to prevent arrest.—
Todd Richmond,
Chicago Tribune,
15 May 2025
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The Supreme Court struck down the Biden administration’s aggressive use of the obstruction charges.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
13 May 2025
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The concept has sparked controversy, unease, amazement and confusion.—
Elizabeth Weise,
USA Today,
18 May 2025
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What does this say about our current unease with the political system?—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
16 May 2025
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Why James Comey's Instagram post triggered federal response Comey was leading the FBI investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 election when Trump fired him in May 2017.—
Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy,
USA Today,
18 May 2025
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Wi-Fi specifications have been optimized to minimize interference with robotic control systems without disrupting broader campus connectivity.—
Anne Gelhaus,
Mercury News,
16 May 2025
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“Embarrassment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/embarrassment. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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