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embarrassment

noun

em·​bar·​rass·​ment im-ˈber-ə-smənt How to pronounce embarrassment (audio)
-ˈba-rəs-
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: such 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

Example Sentences

She couldn't hide her embarrassment. The scandal was a major embarrassment for the government. He's an embarrassment to his family.
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Word History

First Known Use

1676, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

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The first known use of embarrassment was in 1676

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