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 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

At his news conference Friday, Bianco fired back by calling Bonta “an embarrassment to law enforcement.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 21, 2026

Clara would actually probably die a second time from pure embarrassment if she spoke of it, and her Estrie powers wouldn’t even be enough to save her.

From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny