embarrassment
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/ɪmˈbærəsmənt/
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/ɪmˈbærəsmənt/
noun
C1
A feeling of shame or awkwardness.
Her face turned red with embarrassment when she tripped in front of everyone.
C1
A problem or difficulty that causes shame.
The financial scandal was a major embarrassment for the company.
R
A person who causes shame or awkwardness.
His rude behavior at the dinner was a real embarrassment to his family.
translation
A feeling of shame or awkwardness.; A problem or difficulty that causes shame.; A person who causes shame or awkwardness.
Word Forms
Plural
embarrassments