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