Definition of embarrassment

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  • embarrassment is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 19
  • embarrassment is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 19
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Definition of embarrassment

  • extreme excess (noun)

    Examples

    1. an embarrassment of riches

    Synonyms

    1. overplus
    2. plethora
    3. superfluity
  • some event that causes someone to be embarrassed (noun)

    Examples

    1. the outcome of the vote was an embarrassment for the liberals
  • the shame you feel when your inadequacy or guilt is made public (noun)
  • the state of being embarrassed (usually by some financial inadequacy) (noun)

    Examples

    1. he is currently suffering financial embarrassments

See definition of embarrassment in Merriam Webster