embarrassment
Example Sentences
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The publication of the vetting details for the Mandelson appointment could bring further embarrassment.
From BBC
It is a reminder of just how much material is due to be published relating to Lord Mandelson in the coming months, with huge potential for embarrassment personally and diplomatically.
From BBC
“Oh, nothing, just singing out loud,” Danny said, his cheeks growing warm with embarrassment.
From Literature
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In time, Parliament voting for the publication of no end of documents and messages prompted by the Lord Mandelson scandal could yet provoke embarrassment and diplomatic headaches with Washington.
From BBC
The visit comes after a challenging seven days for the Royal Family, as the Epstein files continue to bring further embarrassment.
From BBC
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.