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
Moreover, townspeople at the time regarded the episode as an embarrassment.
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Richard Grant, Smithsonian Magazine, 31 Mar. 2025
The question is whether District 10 sees his style as an embarrassment or a strength come election time.
—Lou Marin, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Mar. 2025
Around 2010 to 2011, as Woods walked knee-deep in the funk of public embarrassment, endless injuries and a broken swing, the door swung open to players desperate for space in major tournaments.
—Brendan Quinn, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
Maybe Thursday is the start of something, of a retreat from embarrassment.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 10 Apr. 2025
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Richard Grant, Smithsonian Magazine, 31 Mar. 2025
The question is whether District 10 sees his style as an embarrassment or a strength come election time.
—Lou Marin, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Mar. 2025
Around 2010 to 2011, as Woods walked knee-deep in the funk of public embarrassment, endless injuries and a broken swing, the door swung open to players desperate for space in major tournaments.
—Brendan Quinn, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
Maybe Thursday is the start of something, of a retreat from embarrassment.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 10 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for embarrassment
Recent Examples of Synonyms for embarrassment
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The bill would directly conflict with federal law, opening the door for homeowners to face confusion regarding what is permitted.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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However, since the start of 2025, there has been confusion among many in college mental health about how to comply with the intentions of the federal government.—
Eric Wood,
Forbes.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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The Arches is designed for all-around off-roading, while the Cliffhanger is geared toward slow, technical obstacles.—
Jamie L. LaReau,
USA Today,
24 Apr. 2025
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However, the obstacle avoidance technology included in the X10 Pro Omni has a 3D MatrixEye.—
Terri Williams,
Architectural Digest,
23 Apr. 2025
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These financial hurdles can lead to the perception that technology adoption simply isn’t worth it.—
James Lindsey,
Forbes.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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Despite these hurdles, experts agree that digital twins represent the future of sports.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
FOXNews.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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What begins as an attempt to shield oneself from discomfort gradually leads to emotional distance, where connection becomes harder to maintain.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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In September, Loveland injured the AC joint in his right shoulder and played through the discomfort.—
Dan Wiederer,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Apr. 2025
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In addition to the concealment charge, Mendoza-Gonzalez was charged with obstruction of justice and abuse of a corpse, police said.—
Clifford Ward,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Apr. 2025
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The teenagers are also facing charges of second-degree obstruction of justice and motor vehicle theft.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
9 Apr. 2025
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The angst about the Fed’s independence on Monday came against a backdrop of investors’ unease about the global economy.—
Danielle Kaye,
New York Times,
21 Apr. 2025
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Its grand facade, looming over the misty abyss of Tequendama Falls, is the kind of place that invites amazement and a little unease.—
Josh Rivera,
USA Today,
18 Apr. 2025
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Read: An unabashedly intellectual murder mystery In both novels, the artists eventually do solve their mysteries, but largely through the interference of others rather than their own genius.—
Talya Zax,
The Atlantic,
23 Apr. 2025
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Our lawmakers must allow the department to do its job — free from political interference and ideological posturing.—
David Bloomfield,
New York Daily News,
22 Apr. 2025
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“Embarrassment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/embarrassment. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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