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Embarrassment
Definition
A feeling of self-consciousness, shame, or awkwardness caused by one's own actions, experiences, or circumstances.
Examples
Noun - Emotional State
- I turned bright red with embarrassment when I tripped and fell in front of everyone at the party.
- She couldn't bear the embarrassment of being caught lying to her parents.
- His classmates burst out laughing, adding to his embarrassment.
Noun - Instance
- One of the most embarrassing moments of her life was when her stomach growled loudly during a silent exam.
- The politician's scandal caused a lot of embarrassment for his party.
- My phone ringing in the middle of the lecture was a source of embarrassment.
Verb
- Don't embarrass me in front of my friends by telling that embarrassing story!
- The misbehaving child was intentionally trying to embarrass his parents.
- I hope I don't embarrass myself during the presentation.
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