Embarrassment

/ɪmˈbærəsmənt/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A feeling of self-consciousness, shame, or awkwardness.

She felt a deep embarrassment when she tripped in front of everyone.

A person or thing causing one to feel this way.

His constant mistakes became an embarrassment to the team.

The act of embarrassing someone.

It was an embarrassment to her family when he made inappropriate jokes at the dinner.

From the French word 'embarrasser', meaning to hinder or impede, from 'barre' meaning bar.

make a fool of oneself

To behave in a way that results in embarrassment.

in an embarrassing situation

Caught in a position that causes discomfort or shame.

red-faced

Blushing from embarrassment.

embarrass

To cause someone to feel awkward or ashamed.

embarrassing

Causing one to feel awkward or self-conscious.

Awkward moment

That was such an awkward moment when everyone went silent.

Cringe

I can't watch that video; it gives me so much cringe.