English- translations for embarrassment
Definition of embarrassment
- A state of discomfort arising from bashfulness or consciousness of having violated a social rule; humiliation
- A person or thing which is the cause of humiliation to another
- A large collection of good or valuable things, especially one that exceeds requirements
- Impairment of function due to disease: ''respiratory embarrassment''
Examples
- Kevin, you are an embarrassment to this family.
- Losing this highly publicized case was an embarrassment to the firm.
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