embarrassment — meaning, examples & etymology [English]

embarrassment (ɪmˈbærəsmənt)

noun  ·  Intermediate  ·  Emotions & Feelings

🔊 ɪmˈbærəsmənt

Meaning

Meaning: a feeling of shame or awkwardness

The uncomfortable feeling of being self-conscious or ashamed.

Examples

🗣 Her face turned red with embarrassment.

Etymology

From ’embarrass’ plus ‘-ment’, via French ’embarrasser’.

How & Where It’s Used

Names the emotional state of social discomfort.

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Tags: emotion, social

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