embarrassment
Translation
embarrassment, shame, awkwardness
Examples
To my embarrassment, I couldn't remember her name.
To my embarrassment, I couldn't remember her name.
He is an embarrassment to his family.
He is an embarrassment to his family.
Grammar Patterns
((a source of)) embarrassment ((to sb.)) sth. that causes shame for sb. He is an embarrassment to the team.
((to sb.'s)) embarrassment used to say that sth. made sb. feel ashamed To my embarrassment, I forgot my lines.
Similar Words
Synonyms: shame, humiliation, awkwardness; Antonyms: pride, confidence
Etymology
From the verb 'embarrass' + '-ment' suffix, which forms nouns denoting an action, state, or result.
Memory Tips
The '-ment' suffix often turns a verb into a noun representing the state or result of that verb's action. So, 'embarrass' (verb) becomes 'embarrassment' (the state of being embarrassed).