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EMBARRASSMENT

(noun)

Definitions

There are 4 meanings of the word Embarrassment.

Embarrassment - as a noun

The state of being embarrassed (usually by some financial inadequacy)

Example: "He is currently suffering financial embarrassments"

Some event that causes someone to be embarrassed

Example: "The outcome of the vote was an embarrassment for the liberals"

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
disembarrassment

Extreme excess

Example: "An embarrassment of riches"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
overplus13plethora13superfluity19
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
excess15excessiveness25inordinateness15
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"Her face turned red with embarrassment when she realized she had mispronounced the word."
"I felt a wave of embarrassment wash over me as I tripped and fell in front of everyone."
"The embarrassment was palpable in the room as he made an inappropriate joke."
"I couldn't hide my embarrassment when I spilled coffee all over my shirt during the meeting."
"He tried to laugh off his embarrassment, but it was clear he was deeply embarrassed."
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Word Game Points

Is EMBARRASSMENT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, embarrassment is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

EMBARRASSMENT has a SCRABBLE points total of 19.

Is EMBARRASSMENT a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, embarrassment is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
EMBARRASSMENT has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 23.

Is EMBARRASSMENT a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, embarrassment is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
EMBARRASSMENT has a WORDFEUD points total of 20.

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