embarrassment

The word “embarrassment” has 4 syllables: em-bar-rass-ment

It's pronounced as /ɪmˈbær.əs.mənt/

What is synonym and antonym for embarrassment?

In the thesaurus, “embarrassment” has 121 synonyms and 41 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for embarrassment along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for embarrassment

abashment
adversity
agitation
arrest
awkward situation
awkwardness
balk
bar
barrier
bashfulness
bind
bit
block
blockade
blockage
boo-boo
bother
brake
brick wall
burden
catch
chagrin
chain
check
clog
clumsiness
complexity
confusion
constraint
cramp
crimp
cumber
curb
danger
debasement
degradation
delay
destitution
deterrent
difficulty
dilemma
disadvantage
discomfiture
discomfort
discomposure
disconcertion
disconcertment
disgrace
dismay
disquiet
distress
disturbance
drag
drawback
egg on face
embargo
encumbrance
faux pas
fetter
fix
fluster
handicap
hardship
hazard
hindrance
hitch
hobble
holdback
holdup
hot seat
hot water
humble pie
humiliation
hurdle
ignominy
impecuniosity
impediment
indebtedness
indiscretion
inhibition
interference
let
load
manacle
mess
mistake
mortification
obstacle
obstruction
peril
perturbation
pickle
pinch
plight
poverty
predicament
puzzle
quandary
reef
rein
restraint
rub
scrape
self-consciousness
shackles
shame
shyness
snag
stall
stew
stone wall
stop
stoppage
strait
stumbling block
tangle
timidity
trammel
unease
uneasiness
upset

Antonyms for embarrassment

advantage
aid
aplomb
assistance
assurance
benefit
blessing
boldness
boon
boost
break
calm
catalyst
comfort
composure
confidence
convenience
coolness
ease
edge
equanimity
goad
good fortune
handmaid
handmaiden
happiness
help
impetus
incentive
order
organization
peace
pleasure
poise
self-assurance
self-confidence
self-possession
solution
spur
stimulant
stimulus

Meanings of embarrassment

noun
1. A state of discomfort arising from bashfulness or consciousness of having violated a social rule; humiliation.
2. A state of confusion arising from hesitation or difficulty in choosing.
3. A person or thing which is the cause of humiliation to another.
4. A large collection of good or valuable things, especially one that exceeds requirements.
5. Impairment of function due to disease: respiratory embarrassment.
6. Difficulty in financial matters; poverty.

Example Sentences

The whole situation turned into a huge embarrassment for everyone involved.
She blushed with embarrassment after making a mistake during her speech.
His clumsy actions caused an embarrassment at the party.
The failure of the project was a great embarrassment to the team.
They tried to hide their embarrassment when the teacher called them out.

On this page you'll find 162 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to embarrassment, such as: abashment, advantage, adversity, agitation, aid, aplomb, arrest.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.