Embarrassment Definition

embarrassment
noun
  1. the shame you feel when your inadequacy or guilt is made public
  2. the state of being embarrassed (usually by some financial inadequacy); "he is currently suffering financial embarrassments"
  3. some event that causes someone to be embarrassed; "the outcome of the vote was an embarrassment for the liberals"
  4. extreme excess; "an embarrassment of riches"

"Embarrassment" in song lyrics

See how embarrassment is used in real songs:

  • "No more kisses on the cheek and red faces from embarrassment"
    Adeem — Younger Days
  • "Just mail me your titles now and save the public embarrassment"
    Eyedea & Abilities f/ Carnage — Star Destroyer
  • "Your style is irrelevant, Save yourself the embarrassment"
    Holocaust & American Poets 2099 f/ Atlantis Scrolls, C-Rayz Walz, G-Clef Da Mad Komposa — Lost Scrolls of Atlantis

Usage tips for "embarrassment"

Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "embarrassment" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for embarrassment to find words that pair well.

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