noun · Easy SAT word

    Embarrassment

    a feeling of shame or discomfort

    Embarrassment in a sentence

    He felt embarrassment when he stumbled in front of the audience.

    Synonyms for embarrassment

    • shame
    • humiliation
    • discomfort

    Antonyms for embarrassment

    • pride
    • confidence
    • dignity

    Practice embarrassment on real SAT questions

    Vocabulary like embarrassment appears on the Digital SAT in Words-in-Context questions, where you choose the word that fits a passage's meaning and tone. You can also drill this word with vocabulary flashcards.

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