1
as in confusion
the emotional state of being made self-consciously uncomfortable
experienced the great embarrassment of tripping while on stage
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2
as in obstacle
something that makes movement or progress difficult
a big suitcase filled with clothes proved to be more an embarrassment than a convenience on my trip
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Recent Examples of embarrassment
The launch, at the northeastern port of Chongjin, was intended to tout the communist nation’s military advancement, but ended in embarrassment for Kim after the ship slid off a ramp and became stuck, state media reported.
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Michael Dorgan, FOXNews.com, 22 May 2025
Roger Penske, who owns the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, the IndyCar series and a major IndyCar team, didn’t wait long to react to a major embarrassment.
—Bill Koenig, Forbes.com, 21 May 2025
This could spare Meta any potential further embarrassment of having its founder's unvarnished internal emails picked apart in public.
—Ashley Belanger – May 16, ArsTechnica, 16 May 2025
While reliving some college memories naturally brought up embarrassment, Skinner ultimately found the experience therapeutic.
—Leigh Nordstrom, Footwear News, 15 May 2025
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Michael Dorgan, FOXNews.com, 22 May 2025
Roger Penske, who owns the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, the IndyCar series and a major IndyCar team, didn’t wait long to react to a major embarrassment.
—Bill Koenig, Forbes.com, 21 May 2025
This could spare Meta any potential further embarrassment of having its founder's unvarnished internal emails picked apart in public.
—Ashley Belanger – May 16, ArsTechnica, 16 May 2025
While reliving some college memories naturally brought up embarrassment, Skinner ultimately found the experience therapeutic.
—Leigh Nordstrom, Footwear News, 15 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for embarrassment
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Plus, the bars are shaped like an ‘S’ and a ‘C’, so there’s no confusion as to which is which.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
27 May 2025
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Despite the initial confusion, Darnell was overjoyed by the surprise.—
Ashley Vega,
People.com,
23 May 2025
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The Times spoke to both sides, as well as multiple experts to better understand the high-stakes litigation, which faces obstacles but could shake up California’s home insurance industry.—
Laurence Darmiento,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2025
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Kennedy’s announcement does not broadly address healthy adults, but under the new FDA framework, healthy adults who wish to receive the fall COVID-19 vaccine will likely face obstacles.—
Libby Richards,
The Conversation,
29 May 2025
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Distribution: The Lingering Weak Link For all its strengths, Catalan animation still faces significant hurdles in distribution, especially at home.—
Jamie Lang,
Variety,
6 June 2025
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Diagnosis Delays Hurt Women’s Outcomes Even before a clinical trial is an option, women face significant hurdles in getting a diagnosis.—
Geri Stengel,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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Instead, stand firm and push through this discomfort into the next, new chapter of your life.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 June 2025
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Despite these incidents, her boyfriend seems to shrug off her concerns and isn’t taking her discomfort seriously.—
Ashley Vega,
People.com,
1 June 2025
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Additionally, 24% of providers in Colorado reported incidents of obstruction over those two years, and 18% experienced threats.—
Megan Ulu-Lani Boyanton,
Denver Post,
22 May 2025
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Then, on Wednesday, Jan. 15, Cobb County prosecutor Sonya Allen charged Smith with felonies of obstruction of officers and terroristic threats, according to court documents.—
Esther Kang,
People.com,
21 May 2025
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The second important thing to say about the speculation around Doctor Who is that the drama’s key figures — including Gatwa himself — have done little to dispel the sense of unease.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
23 May 2025
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Local police are investigating the incident as theft, while Sevnica officials expressed unease, saying Melania's image was never a source of pride for the town.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 May 2025
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Fed Chair Jerome Powell, though, has said the Fed won’t be swayed by political interference.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
28 May 2025
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No beneficiaries were injured, no lives were lost and all food available was distributed without interference.—
Rachel Wolf,
FOXNews.com,
28 May 2025
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“Embarrassment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/embarrassment. Accessed 9 Jun. 2025.
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