Word: Embarrass

Pronunciation

/ɪmˈbærəs/

Definitions

• Verb: (v) To cause (someone) to feel self-conscious, awkward, or ashamed; to disconcert or discomfort by causing a loss of poise or composure. Example: “Her clumsiness embarrassed her in front of the entire class.”
• Noun: (n) A feeling of self-consciousness, shame, or awkwardness; a state of being disconcerted or uncomfortable due to a socially unacceptable situation or because of something one has done. Example: “His public speaking phobia often leads to embarrassment.”

Phrases

• “To be embarrassed about something”: To feel shame or unease regarding a particular event or action.
• “Embarrassment of riches”: An idiom meaning an overabundance or surplus that can be overwhelming or lead to indecision.
• “Embarrass oneself”: To do something that causes one to lose face or become the subject of ridicule.

Example Sentences

• Verb: “I accidentally spilled coffee on my shirt during the meeting, which really embarrassed me.”
• Noun: “The embarrassing moment haunted her every time she thought back on it.”

Synonyms

• Shame
• Humiliate
• Awkwardness
• Discomfit
• Disconcert
• Mortify
• Chagrin
• Self-consciousness
• Confuse
• Discomfort