1. a feeling of self-consciousness, shame, or awkwardness
2. a person or thing that causes shame or awkwardness
3. financial difficulties or problems
Usage: formal

Examples

• She felt deep embarrassment after tripping in front of everyone.
• His loud behavior was an embarrassment to his family.
• The scandal caused great embarrassment for the company.
• I tried to hide my embarrassment when I forgot her name.
• The team’s poor performance was an embarrassment to the school.
• Financial embarrassment forced them to sell their house.
• Her face turned red with embarrassment.
• The politician’s comments were a source of embarrassment.