embarrassment
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Definition & Meaning of "embarrassment"in English

Embarrassment
01

a feeling of distress, shyness, or guilt as a result of an uncomfortable situation

embarrassment definition and meaning
Examples
She blushed with embarrassment after tripping in front of everyone.
02

a group of pandas considered together as a unit

Examples
The zoo introduced a new embarrassment of pandas.
03

an event or situation that causes someone to feel shame or awkwardness

Examples
Spilling coffee on his boss was a public embarrassment.
04

a state of financial difficulty or distress

Examples
He found himself in financial embarrassment after the failed investment.
05

an excessive quantity or overabundance of something

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