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Embarrassment

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WordDefinition
plethoranoun(usually followed by of) An excessive amount or number; an abundance.
nimietynounState of being in excess, more than is needed.
superfluitynounThe quality or state of being superfluous; overflowingness.
overplusnounThat which remains beyond what is necessary or required; a surplus.

↔️ Antonyms of "Embarrassment"

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disembarrassmentnoun(archaic) Freedom or relief from embarrassment.

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WordDefinition
nimietynounState of being in excess, more than is needed.
overplusnounThat which remains beyond what is necessary or required; a surplus.
superfluitynounThe quality or state of being superfluous; overflowingness.
plethoranoun(usually followed by of) An excessive amount or number; an abundance.
embarrassingnounCausing embarrassment; leading to a feeling of uncomfortable shame or self-consciousness.
shamenounAn 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.
shynessnounThe quality of being shy; a fear of social interactions.
discomfortnounMental or bodily distress.
chagrinnounDistress of mind caused by a failure of aims or plans, want of appreciation, mistakes etc; vexation or mortification.
troublenounA distressing or dangerous situation.
awkwardnessnounThe quality of an embarrassing situation.
uneasenounTrouble; misery; a feeling of disquiet or concern.
hasslenounTrouble, bother, unwanted annoyances or problems.
disorientationnounthe loss of one's sense of direction, or of one's position in relationship with the surroundings.
distressnounPhysical or emotional discomfort, suffering, or alarm, particularly of a more acute nature.
shamingnounThe activity by which somebody is shamed.
uneasinessnounAn anxious state of mind; anxiety.
nuisancenounA minor annoyance or inconvenience.
inconveniencenounSomething that is not convenient, something that bothers.
outragenoun(uncountable) The resentful, indignant, or shocked anger aroused by such acts.

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