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
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Plus, the bars are shaped like an ‘S’ and a ‘C’, so there’s no confusion as to which is which.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
27 May 2025
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According to him, people who engage in financial education come from a place of need, such as growing a family, facing credit denial, having confusion about financial systems, or starting over after immigration or other major life events.—
True Tamplin,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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The Times spoke to both sides, as well as multiple experts to better understand the high-stakes litigation, which faces obstacles but could shake up California’s home insurance industry.—
Laurence Darmiento,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2025
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Kennedy’s announcement does not broadly address healthy adults, but under the new FDA framework, healthy adults who wish to receive the fall COVID-19 vaccine will likely face obstacles.—
Libby Richards,
The Conversation,
29 May 2025
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That can include language hurdles, arranging child care or elder care, and significant differences in national pension or retirement programs.—
Christina Larson,
Los Angeles Times,
25 May 2025
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President Donald Trump’s sweeping tax and policy bill clears one hurdle.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
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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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Key Takeaways There are many over-the-counter (OTC) and prescription medicines to help ease your seasonal allergy discomfort.—
Julie Marks,
Verywell Health,
19 May 2025
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Additionally, 24% of providers in Colorado reported incidents of obstruction over those two years, and 18% experienced threats.—
Megan Ulu-Lani Boyanton,
Denver Post,
22 May 2025
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Then, on Wednesday, Jan. 15, Cobb County prosecutor Sonya Allen charged Smith with felonies of obstruction of officers and terroristic threats, according to court documents.—
Esther Kang,
People.com,
21 May 2025
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The second important thing to say about the speculation around Doctor Who is that the drama’s key figures — including Gatwa himself — have done little to dispel the sense of unease.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
23 May 2025
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Local police are investigating the incident as theft, while Sevnica officials expressed unease, saying Melania's image was never a source of pride for the town.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 May 2025
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Fed Chair Jerome Powell, though, has said the Fed won’t be swayed by political interference.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
28 May 2025
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No beneficiaries were injured, no lives were lost and all food available was distributed without interference.—
Rachel Wolf,
FOXNews.com,
28 May 2025
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“Embarrassment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/embarrassment. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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