embarrassment

Word parts

embarrass + -ment

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /ɪmˈbærəsmənt/

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Noun

Singular embarrassment

Plural embarrassments

1. A feeling of discomfort, shame, self-consciousness or humiliation.
2. A person or thing which causes another person to feel shame or humiliation.

   Kevin, you are an embarrassment to this family.

   Losing this highly publicized case was an embarrassment to the firm.

Emotions or feelings (edit)

anger - confusion - embarrassment - envy - fear - happiness - hate - love - regret - sadness - shame - surprise - worry