embarrassment

Example Sentences

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One of his sons pronounces the name "Hit-lay", in order to escape embarrassment, and his grandchildren have taken their mothers' names.

From BBC

He said Huczynski took full responsibility for what he had done and showed "remorse, embarrassment and shame", recognised the impact - causing alarm and panic - and apologised unreservedly for his behaviour.

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Katebe, however, acknowledged the challenges faced as a result of "cultural biases and the embarrassment that the victims normally face".

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But now I recalled those times he’d talked about his sister, his embarrassment, his anger.

From Literature

My face flushed with embarrassment, but I couldn’t seem to stammer out an apology.

From Literature