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EMBARRASSMENTS Synonyms

There are 12 synonyms of the word embarrassments. (exact relations)
There are 7 hypernyms of the word embarrassments. (close relations)
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Best Alternative Words for EMBARRASSMENTS

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awkwardness
nounn
noun

• unskillfulness resulting from a lack of training

• the quality of an embarrassing situation

• the carriage of someone whose movements and posture are ungainly or inelegant

• the inelegance of someone stiff and unrelaxed (as by embarrassment)

• trouble in carrying or managing caused by bulk or shape

chagrin
nounn
noun

• strong feelings of embarrassment

verb

• cause to feel shame; hurt the pride of

discomfiture
nounn
noun

• anxious embarrassment

discomfort
nounn
noun

• the state of being tense and feeling pain

• an uncomfortable feeling of mental painfulness or distress

humiliation
nounn
noun

• state of disgrace or loss of self-respect

• strong feelings of embarrassment

• an instance in which you are caused to lose your prestige or self-respect

• depriving one of self-esteem

mortification
nounn
noun

• strong feelings of embarrassment

• the localized death of living cells (as from infection or the interruption of blood supply)

• an instance in which you are caused to lose your prestige or self-respect

• (Christianity) the act of mortifying the lusts of the flesh by self-denial and privation (especially by bodily pain or discomfort inflicted on yourself)

self-consciousness
nounn
noun

• embarrassment deriving from the feeling that others are critically aware of you

• self-awareness plus the additional realization that others are similarly aware of you

shame
nounn
noun

• a painful emotion resulting from an awareness of inadequacy or guilt

• a state of dishonor

• an unfortunate development

verb

• bring shame or dishonor upon

• compel through a sense of shame

• cause to be ashamed

• surpass or beat by a wide margin

unease
nounn
noun

• physical discomfort (as mild sickness or depression)

• the trait of seeming ill at ease

overplus
nounn
noun

• extreme excess

plethora
nounn
noun

• extreme excess

superfluity
nounn
noun

• extreme excess

Best Hypernyms For EMBARRASSMENTS

Here is a list of related hypernyms for embarrassments, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (6)
excess excessiveness inordinateness shame spirit trouble
Phrases (1)
emotional state

Alternatives for AWKWARDNESS

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