embarrassment

//ɪmˈbærəsmənt//
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Visual representation of embarrassment

Noun

embarrassmentSingular
embarrassmentsPlural
1

A feeling of self-consciousness, shame, or awkwardness

She blushed with embarrassment when she realized her mistake.

2

A person or thing that causes shame or awkwardness

His rude behavior at the party was an embarrassment to his family.

3

Financial difficulty or a state of being impeded

The company faced financial embarrassment after the failed investment.