embarrassment

Meanings

1. 1
   noun

   The uncomfortable feeling of shame or awkwardness in front of others.

   Her face turned red with embarrassment.

2. 2
   noun

   Something or someone that causes shame or awkwardness.

   The team's loss was an embarrassment for the whole town.

3. 3
   noun

   A very large amount of something good, more than you need.

   With so many talented players, the coach had an embarrassment of riches.

From embarrass + -ment.

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