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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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