embarrassment

Example Sentences

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He takes the defiance as an insult and the public insult as an embarrassment.

From Slate • Apr. 6, 2026

Instead, Owens received an outpouring of support from fellow actors and fans who pushed back against the idea that honest work should ever be a source of embarrassment.

From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026

"There's a sense of embarrassment," she says, "because that is what your body's meant to do so you feel like you're failing yourself."

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

There’s a unique kind of embarrassment in seeing exactly how much you’ve “invested” in late-night takeout or the subscriptions you haven’t opened since 2024.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 31, 2026

Instantly, the sadness and embarrassment welcomed guilt to the party.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith