🔄 Synonyms of "Embarrassment"
4 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| plethoranoun | (usually followed by of) An excessive amount or number; an abundance. |
| nimietynoun | State of being in excess, more than is needed. |
| superfluitynoun | The quality or state of being superfluous; overflowingness. |
| overplusnoun | That which remains beyond what is necessary or required; a surplus. |
↔️ Antonyms of "Embarrassment"
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| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| disembarrassmentnoun | (archaic) Freedom or relief from embarrassment. |
💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Embarrassment"
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| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| nimietynoun | State of being in excess, more than is needed. |
| overplusnoun | That which remains beyond what is necessary or required; a surplus. |
| superfluitynoun | The quality or state of being superfluous; overflowingness. |
| plethoranoun | (usually followed by of) An excessive amount or number; an abundance. |
| embarrassingnoun | Causing embarrassment; leading to a feeling of uncomfortable shame or self-consciousness. |
| shamenoun | An uncomfortable or painful feeling due to recognition or consciousness of one's own impropriety or dishonor, or something being exposed that should have been kept private. |
| shynessnoun | The quality of being shy; a fear of social interactions. |
| discomfortnoun | Mental or bodily distress. |
| chagrinnoun | Distress of mind caused by a failure of aims or plans, want of appreciation, mistakes etc; vexation or mortification. |
| troublenoun | A distressing or dangerous situation. |
| awkwardnessnoun | The quality of an embarrassing situation. |
| uneasenoun | Trouble; misery; a feeling of disquiet or concern. |
| hasslenoun | Trouble, bother, unwanted annoyances or problems. |
| disorientationnoun | the loss of one's sense of direction, or of one's position in relationship with the surroundings. |
| distressnoun | Physical or emotional discomfort, suffering, or alarm, particularly of a more acute nature. |
| shamingnoun | The activity by which somebody is shamed. |
| uneasinessnoun | An anxious state of mind; anxiety. |
| nuisancenoun | A minor annoyance or inconvenience. |
| inconveniencenoun | Something that is not convenient, something that bothers. |
| outragenoun | (uncountable) The resentful, indignant, or shocked anger aroused by such acts. |
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