embarrassment

Example Sentences

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It was the biggest embarrassment of all time that caused the uproar that it did.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 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

From Gianluigi Buffon and Cannavaro at the back to Alessandro del Piero and Francesco Totti in attack, manager Marcello Lippi had an embarrassment of riches at his disposal.

From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026

“This show is the kind of embarrassment that audiences do not quickly forget or forgive.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 2026

The ongoing embarrassment of East Berlin was also a factor.

From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin