Meaning & use
embarrassment
A feeling of self-consciousness, shame, or awkwardness caused by an uncomfortable situation.
See it in a sentence
His face turned red with embarrassment after he tripped in front of the class.
To her embarrassment, she realized she had called her teacher 'mom' by mistake.
A note on using this word
Embarrassment is milder than 'humiliation,' which implies a deeper loss of dignity, often caused by someone else.
Words with a similar meaning
awkwardnesshumiliation
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Words with an opposite meaning
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