embarrassing

Meanings

• Feeling or causing shame or humiliation.

  - "She was embarrassed when she tripped in front of everyone."
  - "His embarrassing behavior at the party caused a scene."

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Pronunciation

1. /ɪmˈbæɹəsɪŋ/
   
   
   
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2. /ɪmˈbæɹəsɪŋ/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=93491402"

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Synonyms

abash , discomfit , disconcert , humiliate , shame , awkward , shameful

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Rhymes

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Homophones

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Variants

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embarrassing , embarrassingly , embarrass , embarrassable , embarrassed , embarrasses

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Forms

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Etymology

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From Old French 'esmerber', meaning 'to shame or humiliate'.

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Trivia

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Related Concepts

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1. Shame: A painful emotion caused by feeling dishonored, disgraced, or ridiculed.

2. Humiliation: The act or experience of being publicly shame or dishonored, often as a result of a mistake, failure, or other embarrassing situation.

3. Awkwardness: A feeling of embarrassment, unease, or discomfort, often caused by a situation that is unfamiliar, confusing, or awkward.

4. Social Anxiety: A mental health condition characterized by excessive fear, worry, and self-consciousness about social situations and interactions. People with social anxiety often avoid social situations due to fear of embarrassment, criticism, or rejection.

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Culture

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In various cultures, embarrassment is considered a normal emotion that arises from social situations. It is often associated with feelings of shame, humiliation, or awkwardness. In some cultures, embarrassment is considered a sign of weakness or vulnerability, while in others it is seen as a natural and inevitable part of human social interaction.

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1. visualize
   

   - Imagine the different situations in which you might feel embarrassed, and practice visualizing yourself handling those situations with confidence and grace.

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