Definition of Embarrassment
Embarrassment
em·bar·rass·ment
Definition/Meaning
(noun)
a feeling of nervousness, awkwardness or shame;
e.g. She felt her face turn red with embarrassment when she did not know the answer to the question.
(noun)
someone or something that embarrasses;
e.g. The entire event was such an embarrassment for her family.
(noun)
an excessive quantity or an overabundance;
e.g. His family has an embarrassment of wealth and riches.
(noun)
difficulty in functioning that is associated with illness or disease;
e.g. Due to his recent cardiac embarrassment, he cannot partake in any sports or high intensity physical activity.
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