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Meaning
Noun
●
In Emotions:
A state of
discomfort
arising
from
bashfulness
or
consciousness
of having
violated
a social
rule
; humiliation.
●
A person or
thing
which is the cause of
humiliation
to another.
●
A large
collection
of good or
valuable
things, especially one that
exceeds
requirements.
●
A state of
confusion
;
hesitation
; uncertainty
●
In Medicine:
Impairment of
function
due to
disease
:
respiratory
embarrassment.
●
Difficulty in financial
matters
; poverty.
Sourced from
Wiktionary
Origin
embarrassment
English
-ment
English
-amentum
Latin
embarrass
English
embarrasser
French
embarazar
Spanish
embaraçar
Portuguese
Sourced from
Etym
Related
Humiliation
Disappointment
Annoyance
Indignity
Overreaction
Awkwardness
Shame
Discomfort
Inconvenience
Anguish
Distress
Sadness
Aggravation
Frustration
Guilt
Outrage
Disgrace
Affront
Anxiety
Fear
Anger
Insult
Worry
Nervousness
Grief
Disapproval
Regret
Shyness
Irritation
Apprehension
Apology
Panic
Injustice
Confusion
Unhappiness
Uneasiness
Loneliness
Irrelevance
Betrayal
Suffering
Remorse
Discouragement
Stigma
Sorrow
Pain
Jealousy
Hatred
Ignominy
Ridicule
Suspicion
Boredom
Frustrations
Disgust
Anxious
Misunderstanding
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