Embarrassment

/ɪmˈbæɹəsmənt/

noun

  1. A state of discomfort arising from bashfulness or consciousness of having violated a social rule; humiliation.

  2. A state of confusion arising from hesitation or difficulty in choosing.

  3. A person or thing which is the cause of humiliation to another.

    Kevin, you are an embarrassment to this family.

embarrassment

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