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embarrassment
noun em·bar·rass·ment \im-ˈber-ə-smənt, -ˈba-rəs-\
: the state of feeling foolish in front of others
: something or someone that causes a person or group to look or feel foolish
: a very large number of things from which to choose
Full Definition of EMBARRASSMENT
1
a : something that embarrasses <the scandal was a major embarrassment> b : an excessive quantity from which to select —used especially in the phrase embarrassment of riches
2
: the state of being embarrassed: as a : confusion or disturbance of mind <couldn't hide her embarrassment> b : difficulty arising from the want of money to pay debts c : difficulty in functioning as a result of disease <cardiac embarrassment>
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First Known Use of EMBARRASSMENT
1729
Related to EMBARRASSMENT
- Synonyms
- abashment, confusion, discomfiture, disconcertment, fluster, mortification, egg on one's face
EMBARRASSMENT Defined for Kids
embarrassment
noun em·bar·rass·ment \im-ˈber-əs-mənt\
Definition of EMBARRASSMENT for Kids
1
: something that causes a person or group to feel foolish <The poor test scores were an embarrassment to the school.>
2
: the condition of feeling foolish in front of others <I couldn't hide my embarrassment over the mistake.>
Medical Dictionary
embarrassment
noun em·bar·rass·ment \im-ˈbar-ə-smənt\
Medical Definition of EMBARRASSMENT
: difficulty in functioning as a result of disease <cardiac embarrassment> <respiratory embarrassment>
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