1
as in confusion
the emotional state of being made self-consciously uncomfortable
experienced the great embarrassment of tripping while on stage
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2
as in obstacle
something that makes movement or progress difficult
a big suitcase filled with clothes proved to be more an embarrassment than a convenience on my trip
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Recent Examples of embarrassment
The ‘things that are happening’ on her watch are travesties, national embarrassments, and moral failures.
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Matthew Medsger, Boston Herald, 12 May 2025
And Jo does cry an awful lot when Link starts singing his vows, although not out of embarrassment, which is weird.
—Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 9 May 2025
Ozer ultimately sent $275,000 to the extortionist in an effort to avoid the embarrassment, according to the defense memo.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 6 May 2025
While not a fatal setback, Merz's failure to win parliamentary backing at the first time of asking is a first for post-war Germany and an embarrassment for a man who has promised to revive economic growth at a time of global turbulence.
—Kirsti Knolle, USA Today, 7 May 2025
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Matthew Medsger, Boston Herald, 12 May 2025
And Jo does cry an awful lot when Link starts singing his vows, although not out of embarrassment, which is weird.
—Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 9 May 2025
Ozer ultimately sent $275,000 to the extortionist in an effort to avoid the embarrassment, according to the defense memo.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 6 May 2025
While not a fatal setback, Merz's failure to win parliamentary backing at the first time of asking is a first for post-war Germany and an embarrassment for a man who has promised to revive economic growth at a time of global turbulence.
—Kirsti Knolle, USA Today, 7 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for embarrassment
Noun
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This program was designed to provide shorter, clearer letters to reduce taxpayer confusion.—
Cindy McGhee,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025
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However, severe cases of extremely high blood pressure may lead to symptoms resembling anxiety or panic, such as headache, vision changes, vomiting, confusion, shortness of breath, or chest discomfort or pain.—
Angela Ryan Lee,
Health,
15 May 2025
Noun
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Players utilize a set of common rules -- that can be altered by the game master -- and dice to overcome obstacles as the group works to collaboratively tell a story.—
Remington Miller,
Arkansas Online,
16 May 2025
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Powered by Adelaide, Forbes AI Running a company means facing obstacles that shake your foundation.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
Noun
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The impact of the legislative hurdles is being felt at the construction site.—
Theo Burman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 May 2025
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Despite the logistical hurdles, the experience left a profound impact on the actor.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
13 May 2025
Noun
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This discomfort isn't evenly distributed across all AI applications.—
Caroline Castrillon,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
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Digestion slows at night and laying flat after eating can lead to physical discomforts like heartburn and reflux.—
Malaka Gharib,
NPR,
19 May 2025
Noun
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Federal prosecutors charged Dugan in April with obstruction and concealing an individual to prevent arrest.—
Todd Richmond,
Chicago Tribune,
15 May 2025
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The Supreme Court struck down the Biden administration’s aggressive use of the obstruction charges.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
13 May 2025
Noun
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The concept has sparked controversy, unease, amazement and confusion.—
Elizabeth Weise,
USA Today,
18 May 2025
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What does this say about our current unease with the political system?—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
16 May 2025
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Why James Comey's Instagram post triggered federal response Comey was leading the FBI investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 election when Trump fired him in May 2017.—
Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy,
USA Today,
18 May 2025
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Wi-Fi specifications have been optimized to minimize interference with robotic control systems without disrupting broader campus connectivity.—
Anne Gelhaus,
Mercury News,
16 May 2025
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“Embarrassment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/embarrassment. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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