abashment

/əˈbæʃmənt/

NOUN

1. Embarrassment and self-consciousness

A feeling of embarrassment, shame, or awkwardness caused by an uncomfortable situation, unexpected attention, or awareness of one's own mistake.

The feeling of being embarrassed or self-conscious in a social situation, especially when noticed, questioned, or exposed in front of others.

Her abashment was apparent when she realized she had addressed the wrong person.
He tried to conceal his abashment after stumbling over his words during the presentation.
The unexpected question caused a moment of abashment among the panelists.

A painful feeling of shame or humiliation resulting from criticism, failure, public exposure, or an experience that damages one's dignity.

A state of unease, agitation, or mental disturbance in which a person becomes flustered or struggles to maintain composure.

A series of unexpected questions increased his abashment during the interview.
She responded with remarkable composure despite her initial abashment.
The sudden attention caused visible abashment among the normally confident speakers.