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as in confusions
the emotional state of being made self-consciously uncomfortable
experienced the great embarrassment of tripping while on stage
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as in obstacles
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 embarrassments
While the turnout had indeed been strong, the decision also came across as an attempt to steady the narrative after a series of logistical embarrassments, reframing disruption as demand.
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The Ai Insider, Interesting Engineering, 23 Feb. 2026
But anomaly detection may have prevented embarrassments like the one at OPERA.
—IEEE Spectrum, 3 Feb. 2026
All the teams ran largely reliably and there were no major embarrassments playing out in front of the public and the media.
—Luke Smith, New York Times, 31 Jan. 2026
Vulnerability is currency on reality television, and after a season of exposing their own struggles and embarrassments, the other women are annoyed that Meredith wants to keep up appearances.
—Tom Smyth, Vulture, 7 Jan. 2026
Some led to major embarrassments.
—Dave Hyde, Sun Sentinel, 2 Jan. 2026
Jansen Images revive past embarrassments Numerous public figures connected to Jeffrey Epstein have been again tainted by the association this year as more information about their communication with and ties to Epstein have resurfaced.
—Bart Jansen, USA Today, 12 Dec. 2025
This year’s Miss Universe pageant faced a string of embarrassments.
—Michael Dorgan, FOXNews.com, 26 Nov. 2025
For many, the glamour of it all seemed to be gone, replaced with a glossy series of embarrassments.
—Lyz Lenz, Rolling Stone, 16 Aug. 2025
The Ai Insider, Interesting Engineering, 23 Feb. 2026
But anomaly detection may have prevented embarrassments like the one at OPERA.
—IEEE Spectrum, 3 Feb. 2026
All the teams ran largely reliably and there were no major embarrassments playing out in front of the public and the media.
—Luke Smith, New York Times, 31 Jan. 2026
Vulnerability is currency on reality television, and after a season of exposing their own struggles and embarrassments, the other women are annoyed that Meredith wants to keep up appearances.
—Tom Smyth, Vulture, 7 Jan. 2026
Some led to major embarrassments.
—Dave Hyde, Sun Sentinel, 2 Jan. 2026
Jansen Images revive past embarrassments Numerous public figures connected to Jeffrey Epstein have been again tainted by the association this year as more information about their communication with and ties to Epstein have resurfaced.
—Bart Jansen, USA Today, 12 Dec. 2025
This year’s Miss Universe pageant faced a string of embarrassments.
—Michael Dorgan, FOXNews.com, 26 Nov. 2025
For many, the glamour of it all seemed to be gone, replaced with a glossy series of embarrassments.
—Lyz Lenz, Rolling Stone, 16 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for embarrassments
Noun
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Before the Lost Weekend, John and Yoko had their New York Year — turning their personal confusions into beautifully vivid moments of rage and pain.—
Rob Sheffield,
Rolling Stone,
14 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Are there obstacles standing in your way?—
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Mar. 2026
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An iPad with the VeloViewer profile for flat stage four is taped to the dashboard, showing the game-changing ride data app that warns Steels of upcoming corners, obstacles, and climbs.—
Andy McGrath,
New York Times,
28 Feb. 2026
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Those are the same hurdles faced when designing a foldable phone, so Honor repurposed the steel and titanium alloy used in the hinge of its Magic V6 when constructing the micro motors that make the arm move.—
Dominic Preston,
The Verge,
4 Mar. 2026
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But the effort will face political hurdles, in part because many lawmakers value antitrust law’s emphasis on legitimate competition in the marketplace.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
4 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Currently, the Port Authority pays to have obstructions removed.—
Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Mar. 2026
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Altogether, there were some 252 obstructions around Mexico.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
24 Feb. 2026
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“Embarrassments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/embarrassments. Accessed 6 Mar. 2026.
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