embarrassment
noun
the state of being embarrassed; disconcertment; abashment.
embarrassments
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pluralof embarrassment.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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The Duchess of York has so far been the great survivor of the royal world, bouncing back from embarrassments that would have sunk many others.
From BBC ● Sep. 23, 2025
The moves by Khanna and Veasy put Republicans in an awkward spot, but they are likely just symbolic embarrassments.
From Salon ● Jul. 14, 2025
In fact, what’s kept from each character — hidden embarrassments and prideful lies — is the greatest pull of the plot.
From New York Times ● Mar. 28, 2024
The arrest of Oceguera was the latest in a series of embarrassments for the Sheriff’s Department.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 5, 2023
I thought about life, about my life, the embarrassments, the little coincidences, the shadows of alarm clocks on bedside tables.
From "Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close" by Jonathan Safran Foer
