Embarrassment

Synonyms of embarrassment

• humiliation
• shame
• awkwardness

Antonyms of embarrassment

• pride
• composure
• confidence

Collocations of embarrassment

awkward moment

Frequency: 80 %

The awkward moment left everyone feeling embarrassment.

social situation

Frequency: 70 %

The social situation caused her great embarrassment.

uncomfortable situation

Frequency: 65 %

Being in that uncomfortable situation brought about a lot of embarrassment.

public speaking

Frequency: 60 %

His fear of public speaking often leads to embarrassment.

regrettable mistake

Frequency: 50 %

Her regrettable mistake led to a lot of embarrassment.

Idiomatic Expressions for embarrassment

• Phrase: Make a fool of oneself
  Meaning: To embarrass oneself by doing something foolish or silly
  Usage: He made a fool of himself by tripping over his own feet in front of everyone.