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Uncommonembarrassment
The correct spelling is embarrassment.
How to pronounce embarrassment
noun
IPA: /ɪmˈbæɹəsmənt/
Say it like: Emb-arr-ass-men-t
The correct spelling is embarrassment. A state of discomfort arising from bashfulness or consciousness of having violated a social rule; humiliation. For example: "Kevin, you are an embarrassment to this family."
Usage Examples
“Kevin, you are an embarrassment to this family.”
Definition
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.
- 4.A large collection of good or valuable things, especially one that exceeds requirements.
- 5.Impairment of function due to disease: respiratory embarrassment.
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