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
Several sources for this article asked to remain anonymous because being bumped was considered an embarrassment.
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Jennifer Jacobs, CBS News, 22 Jan. 2025
My evening news hours are an embarrassment of back-to-back ads touting gross settlement figures.
—Ticked Off, Orlando Sentinel, 13 Jan. 2025
As the crowd clapped and music blared, Sabalenka overcame her embarrassment and showed off her dance moves before attempting to take a picture with her Polaroid camera, only to realise the film had run out.
—Issy Ronald, CNN, 12 Jan. 2025
The embarrassment of midfield riches could, for some, soften the blow of using Ampadu as Struijk’s long-term stand-in.
—Beren Cross, The Athletic, 19 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for embarrassment 
Jennifer Jacobs, CBS News, 22 Jan. 2025
My evening news hours are an embarrassment of back-to-back ads touting gross settlement figures.
—Ticked Off, Orlando Sentinel, 13 Jan. 2025
As the crowd clapped and music blared, Sabalenka overcame her embarrassment and showed off her dance moves before attempting to take a picture with her Polaroid camera, only to realise the film had run out.
—Issy Ronald, CNN, 12 Jan. 2025
The embarrassment of midfield riches could, for some, soften the blow of using Ampadu as Struijk’s long-term stand-in.
—Beren Cross, The Athletic, 19 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for embarrassment
Recent Examples of Synonyms for embarrassment
Noun
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The issue is Jurgens is dealing with a back injury, hence the confusion about his playing at all.—
Joel Thayer,
Newsweek,
26 Jan. 2025
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Despite those warnings, the oil company went on to lead a decades-long campaign to sow public confusion about global warming.—
Michael Copley,
NPR,
24 Jan. 2025
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Studios, whose business model is founded on strong copyright protections, have expressed concern that AI tools could be inhibited by regulatory obstacles.—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
29 Jan. 2025
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Leaders should face obstacles with a growth mindset — challenges are opportunities to learn, innovate and demonstrate grit, inspiring their teams to do the same.—
Rolling Stone Culture Council,
Rolling Stone,
29 Jan. 2025
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An administration in the future could resurrect the rule and avoid some of the procedural hurdles.—
Jen Christensen,
CNN,
24 Jan. 2025
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Several parties are in contention even as potential buyers face a litany of legal hurdles and barriers.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
24 Jan. 2025
Noun
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These questions are not really about my feelings of discomfort or embarrassment, but about the questioner’s own.—
Richard Meyer,
Artforum,
1 Feb. 2025
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If the discomfort feels more like breaking down than breaking through, that’s when rest becomes the smarter choice.—
King Holder,
Rolling Stone,
30 Jan. 2025
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The office handed over Yoon’s case to the Seoul prosecutors’ office on Friday and asked it to indict him on charges of rebellion, abuse of power and obstruction of the National Assembly.—
Hyung-Jin Kim,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Jan. 2025
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Microplastics in the bloodstream can induce cerebral thrombosis by causing cell obstruction and lead to neurobehavioral abnormalities, Science Advances, 11(4).—
Hatty Willmoth,
Newsweek,
24 Jan. 2025
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Nic Carter, a prominent crypto investor and Trump supporter, reasons that the unease is indicative of a broader panic, a slow-growing sense that Trump can’t be controlled in the way the industry might want.—
Will Gottsegen,
The Atlantic,
20 Jan. 2025
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These capabilities even evoke a growing sense of unease and fears of sentient beings that could potentially threaten humanity.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes,
10 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Orbán perpetually runs interference for Putin, China, et al.—
Jay Nordlinger,
National Review,
29 Jan. 2025
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Thomas would strip these agencies of their protections against political interference, and Trump would love that.—
Jonathan Granoff,
Newsweek,
29 Jan. 2025
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“Embarrassment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/embarrassment. Accessed 5 Feb. 2025.
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