Noun

Singular embarrassment

Plural embarrassments

embarrassment (plural embarrassments)

  1. A state of discomfort arising from bashfulness.
  2. A state of confusion arising from hesitation or difficulty in choosing.
  3. A person or thing which is the cause of humiliation to another.
    Kevin, you are an embarrassment to this family.
    Losing this highly publicized case was an embarrassment to the firm.

Derived terms

Terms derived from "embarrassment"

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Wed Feb 17 12:54:10 2010

Embarrassment is an emotional state experienced upon having a socially or professionally unacceptable act or condition witnessed by or revealed to others. Usually some amount of loss of honour or dignity is involved, but how much and the type depends on the embarrassing situation. It is similar to shame, except that shame may be experienced for an act known only to oneself. Also, embarrassment usually carries the connotation of being caused by an act that is merely socially unacceptable, rather than morally wrong.

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Poll: Michele Bachmann Officially an Embarrassment MNpublius.com
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In a poll that is being reported on today (here and here), what we have all suspected is now backed up by some good 'ole hard numbers: Michele Bachmann is an . embarrassment. to Minnesota. You can see a great breakdown of the numbers here, ...

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KARACHI (February 20 2010): The Sindh government had to face . embarrassment. on Friday when it notified the appointment of administrators on town and taluka levels without notifying removal of the nazims. Sources asaid that the provincial ...

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If any of you have ever raised a daughter, chances are you have heard this phrase a time or two over the course of your parenting. I heard it on a near daily basis throughout my daughter's middle school years...

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Canada's Games running into embarrassment at every turn - Denver Post
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vancouver who put Doug and Bob McKenzie in charge of the Olympics? Canada has turned the Winter Games into a $6 billion comedy of errors. ...

AOC's graceless whingeing an embarrassment to us all Brisbane Times

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Wed Feb 17 12:54:55 2010

Neri an embarrassment to the University of the Philippines?
Q. Do you think he is an embarrassment to UP? being a graduate of UP? because he wont tell the whole truth about the ZTE-NBN deal?
Asked by Amy - Wed Mar 26 23:50:07 2008 - - 10 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Once we leave the portals of our alma mater, she cannot be held responsible for our actions. Yes, we can bring honor to her with our laurels and good deeds. But in our failures and wrongdoings, she should not feel embarrassed or shamed. Neri would have been an embarrassment to the University had he been still connected to it (like a faculty member or consultant) at the time of the alleged scandal.
Answered by tin2 - Fri Mar 28 17:10:59 2008

How come MLB umpires are an embarrassment to proffessional sports?
Q. In the interest of fair play and righteousness, another great call, 5 retards standing there and none of them could see that Manny's ball was a home run? Whats with these guys? And no I am not a Red Sox fan? Just a Manny fan. what the hell is the yellow line there for?
Asked by Seabiscuit - Thu Oct 18 21:29:56 2007 - - 9 Answers - 0 Comments

A. The announcers, who are obvious Sox fans, admitted upon further review...it was NOT a home run.
Answered by GuzzMon - Thu Oct 18 21:33:47 2007

How can I get over the embarrassment of buying Maxi Pads at the store?
Q. Hot guys stare, and its always a hot cashier. How can I get over this fear?
Asked by Rachael - Fri Jun 12 09:26:40 2009 - - 13 Answers - 0 Comments

A. I don't know, I have the same problem, but realize that in the grand scheme of things it really does not matter.
Answered by mrkittypong - Fri Jun 12 09:31:10 2009

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