embarrassment

noun
UK: /ɪmˈbærəsmənt/
US: /ɪmˈbærəsmənt/

  1. The feeling of being ashamed, awkward, or uncomfortable, especially in a social situation.

    1. I felt some embarrassment when I spilled my drink.
    2. She caused great embarrassment to her family with her behaviour.

  2. A person, situation, or thing that causes you to feel ashamed or uncomfortable.

    1. He's an embarrassment to the team.
    2. The scandal was a huge embarrassment for the government leading to disapproval.

Synonyms

shame discomfort mortification

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "embarrassment" in English means: The feeling of being ashamed, awkward, or uncomfortable, especially in a social situation., A person, situation, or thing that causes you to feel ashamed or uncomfortable..

The phonetic transcription of "embarrassment" is /ɪmˈbærəsmənt/ in British English and /ɪmˈbærəsmənt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "embarrassment": shame, discomfort, mortification.

Example usage of "embarrassment": "I felt some embarrassment when I spilled my drink.". More examples on the page.