noun🔗ShareA state of discomfort arising from bashfulness or consciousness of having violated a social rule; humiliation."The repeated spelling mistakes on his presentation slides caused several embarrassments during the meeting. "mindemotionsituationcharacterhumansocietyguiltChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA state of confusion arising from hesitation or difficulty in choosing."Faced with embarrassments of choices on the restaurant menu, she asked the waiter for a recommendation. "mindcharacteremotionsituationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA person or thing which is the cause of humiliation to another."Kevin, you are an embarrassment to this family."personcharacteremotionattitudemindsituationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA large collection of good or valuable things, especially one that exceeds requirements."The school library boasts embarrassments of books, with multiple copies of every popular title and even obscure historical texts. "valueassetbusinesseconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareImpairment of function due to disease: respiratory embarrassment."The child's asthma caused repeated respiratory embarrassments, making it difficult for him to run and play with his friends. "medicinephysiologydiseasebodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareDifficulty in financial matters; poverty."The family's constant embarrassments made it difficult to afford new school supplies for their children. "financeeconomybusinessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
