embarrassment

Example Sentences

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Lord Mandelson then quit the party he has been a leading player in for more than three decades, saying he did not want to "cause further embarrassment".

From BBC

But the real action takes place later, after each friend has had to contend with their own actions in the aftermath of shock, embarrassment and betrayal.

From Los Angeles Times

"Feelings of embarrassment or shame can often lead to people delaying or avoiding treatment entirely," he added.

From BBC

While a political gap between men and women does exist, it is often exaggerated, and fear of embarrassment and constant comparison play a much larger role in holding people back.

From The Wall Street Journal

Most of my anger and embarrassment from earlier have ebbed away and made room instead for curiosity.

From Literature