1
as in confusion
the emotional state of being made self-consciously uncomfortable
experienced the great embarrassment of tripping while on stage
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2
as in obstacle
something that makes movement or progress difficult
a big suitcase filled with clothes proved to be more an embarrassment than a convenience on my trip
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Recent Examples of embarrassment
The suggestion that Iran should be replaced by Italy at this year’s World Cup drew a mix of embarrassment and apathy from Azzurri fans on Thursday, with Italian media reminding readers that the idea has a very familiar feel.
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Reuters, NBC news, 23 Apr. 2026
There was no one solution to my own embarrassment.
—Big Think, 22 Apr. 2026
The silence might be partly explained by a colossal sense of embarrassment surrounding the eventual collapse of Abraaj.
—Hettie O'Brien, The Dial, 21 Apr. 2026
One of the great things in this world, at this time, is that parents pass down their music with no embarrassment.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 21 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for embarrassment
Reuters, NBC news, 23 Apr. 2026
There was no one solution to my own embarrassment.
—Big Think, 22 Apr. 2026
The silence might be partly explained by a colossal sense of embarrassment surrounding the eventual collapse of Abraaj.
—Hettie O'Brien, The Dial, 21 Apr. 2026
One of the great things in this world, at this time, is that parents pass down their music with no embarrassment.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 21 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for embarrassment
Recent Examples of Synonyms for embarrassment
Noun
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Invite someone in, agree on a clear next step, and follow through together so momentum builds without confusion or mixed signals.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
27 Apr. 2026
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After shooting, there was initial confusion as to what had happened before journalists were able to reach their news outlets to report the details of what unfolded.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
26 Apr. 2026
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The system continuously maps nearby activity, such as detecting pedestrians, vehicles, and unexpected obstacles.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Apr. 2026
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And that really is a huge obstacle for the Chinese now.—
Jamie Lincoln Kitman,
Rolling Stone,
24 Apr. 2026
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Abusers often employ fear, humiliation and isolation to not only limit one’s movements but to control the outside narrative.—
Marc Ramirez,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2026
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Niall, for his part, only comes to hate himself more as gay acceptance goes mainstream, his initial distress over his sexuality compounded by humiliation at being unable to get past that distress.—
Inkoo Kang,
New Yorker,
24 Apr. 2026
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The biggest hurdles have been the logistics of assembling the designs in conjunction with partners WhiteWater West, which helped design Royal Caribbean’s water park as well.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
25 Apr. 2026
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But for now, many families still face legal hurdles even in places where polyamory is becoming widely accepted.—
Sonja Sharp,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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Colorectal cancer has become the leading cause of cancer death for people under 50, and symptoms of rectal bleeding and discomfort may be mistaken for hemorrhoids.—
Kaitlin Sullivan,
NBC news,
29 Apr. 2026
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That standard is based on the Five Freedoms of animal welfare developed by the Farm Animal Welfare Council, which include freedom from hunger and thirst; from discomfort; from pain, from injury or disease, from fear and distress; and freedom to express normal behavior.—
Jennifer Bringle,
Footwear News,
29 Apr. 2026
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The 13-year-old from Long Island, New York, had been born with ureterovesical junction obstruction, a rare congenital disease, where a blockage between the ureter and bladder causes urine to back up into the kidney.—
Kerry Breen,
CBS News,
25 Apr. 2026
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According to police, necropsy results for both of the dead dogs revealed a cylindrical obstruction, resembling a corn cob, as well as a black substance consistent with bedding material.—
Kellie Love,
Hartford Courant,
24 Apr. 2026
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Tens of thousands of layoffs at Meta over the last four years as the company balances its AI ambitions with investor unease.—
Andrew Nusca,
Fortune,
24 Apr. 2026
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At the same time, Burry signaled growing unease with the broader market after a relentless rally to record highs despite persistent geopolitical tensions.—
Yun Li,
CNBC,
24 Apr. 2026
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Autocracy always ran through Turkey’s politics and state structure, from Ottoman times to Atatürk’s one-party rule to the long twentieth century of its military interference.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Apr. 2026
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In most households, however, there isn’t enough electromagnetic interference for this to cause a significant problem.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Embarrassment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/embarrassment. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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