English · Emotions & Feelings
embarrassment
ɪmˈbærəsmənt
[ɪmˈbærəsmənt]
a feeling of shame or awkwardness
Intermediatenoun
Definition
The uncomfortable feeling of being self-conscious or ashamed.
Example
Her face turned red with embarrassment.
Her face turned red with embarrassment.
Etymology
From 'embarrass' plus '-ment', via French 'embarrasser'.
How & Where It’s Used
Names the emotional state of social discomfort.