имя существительное 1) затруднение; помеха, преграда, препятствие, трудность Синоним(ы): difficulty, trouble, impediment, obstruction, encumbrance 2) замешательство, смущение Например: We felt embarrassment about the disclosure. — Нам было неловко за то, что это обнаружилось. to cause embarrassment — смущать, вызывать замешательство to feel embarrassment — смущаться, чувствовать себя неудобно Синоним(ы): chagrin, discomposure, humiliation, mortification, shame, confusion Антоним(ы): composure, confidence, contentment, exaltation, temerity, brashness
noun 1. a. something that embarrasses Example: the scandal was a major embarrassment b. an excessive quantity from which to select — used especially in the phrase embarrassment of riches 2. the state of being embarrassed: as a. confusion or disturbance of mind Example: couldn't hide her embarrassment b. difficulty arising from the want of money to pay debts c. difficulty in functioning as a result of disease Example: cardiac embarrassment