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    embarrassment

    US /ɛmˈbærəsmənt/

    ・

    UK /ɪmˈbærəsmənt/

    B1
    n. (u.)Uncountable NounShame you feel when you did something wrong
    You are an embarrassment to this family; set some goals
    n. (u.)Uncountable NounA person, thing, or situation that causes someone to feel ashamed, self-conscious, or uncomfortable.
    The financial embarrassment of the company was widely reported.
    n. (u.)Uncountable NounA difficult financial situation.
    The company suffered financial embarrassment due to poor investments.

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    • The chief emotions were embarrassment and pity.

      The chief emotions were embarrassment and pity.

    • The chief emotions are embarrassment and pity.

      The chief emotions are embarrassment and pity.

    B1

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    08:577 Things You Didn't Know About Valentine's Day | History Countdown
    • Thanks for saving us the embarrassment, Aristotle.

      Thanks for saving us the embarrassment, Aristotle.

    B2

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    • might seem like a ridiculous embarrassment for everyone

      might seem like a ridiculous embarrassment for everyone

    B1

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    05:55A1 vs C1 – What Actually Changes? Real Examples
    • You will practice to speak confidently and fluently, free of hesitation and embarrassment.

      You will practice to speak confidently and fluently, free of hesitation and embarrassment.

    • You will practice to speak confidently and fluently, free of hesitation and embarrassment.

      You will practice to speak confidently and fluently, free of hesitation and embarrassment.

    A2

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    • The embarrassment of America right now is that we are no longer the country of due process.

      The embarrassment of America right now is that we are no longer the country of due process.

    • The embarrassment of America right now is that we are no longer the country of due process.

      The embarrassment of America right now is that we are no longer the country of due process.

    B1

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    04:06‘Huge controversy’: Paris Olympics opening ceremony removed from YouTube channel
    • Caleb and Liz, if you ask me, I would actually prefer that they did remove it because that would at least show some contrition and maybe even some embarrassment.

      Caleb and Liz, if you ask me, I would actually prefer that they did remove it because that would at least show some contrition and maybe even some embarrassment.

    • Caleb and Liz, if you ask me, I would actually prefer that they did remove it because that would at least show some contrition and maybe even some embarrassment.

      Caleb and Liz, if you ask me, I would actually prefer that they did remove it because that would at least show some contrition and maybe even some embarrassment.

    B2

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    • So don't worry, I've saved you the embarrassment and we're going to do this in the comfort of your own home.

      So don't worry, I've saved you the embarrassment and we're going to do this in the comfort of your own home.

    • So don't worry, I've saved you the embarrassment.

      So don't worry, I've saved you the embarrassment.

    A2

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    • Because almost everything, all external expectations, all pride, all fear of embarrassment or failure, these things just fall away in the face of death, leaving only what is truly important.

      Because almost everything, all external expectations, all pride, all fear of embarrassment or failure, these things just fall away in the face of death, leaving only what is truly important.

    • Because almost everything—all external expectations, all pride, all fear of embarrassment or failure—these things just fall away in the face of death, leaving only what is truly important.

      Because almost everything—all external expectations, all pride, all fear of embarrassment or failure—these things just fall away in the face of death, leaving only what is truly important.

    A2

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    03:15A Writing Exercise to Help You Meet Yourself
    • Much of what we are is damned up inside us by scruples, by a fear of hurting others, by an embarrassment as to what we want when it departs from the expected path.

      Much of what we are is damned up inside us by scruples, by a fear of hurting others, by an embarrassment as to what we want when it departs from the expected path.

    • Much of what we are is dammed up inside us by scruples, by a fear of hurting others, by an embarrassment as to what we want when it departs from the expected path.

      Much of what we are is dammed up inside us by scruples, by a fear of hurting others, by an embarrassment as to what we want when it departs from the expected path.

    B1

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    • Before I met my wife, I used to have to knock on the neighbour's door, could you read this for me? Can you imagine the embarrassment?

      Before I met my wife, I used to have to knock on the neighbour's door, could you read this for me? Can you imagine the embarrassment?

    • Can you imagine the embarrassment?

      Can you imagine the embarrassment?

    B1