embarrassments

The word “embarrassments” has 4 syllables: em-bar-rass-ments

It's pronounced as /ɪmˈbær.əs.mənts/

What is synonym and antonym for embarrassments?

In the thesaurus, “embarrassments” has 85 synonyms and 25 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for embarrassments along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for embarrassments

abashments
adversities
agitations
arrests
balks
barriers
bars
bits
blockades
blockages
blocks
bothers
brakes
brick walls
burdens
catches
chagrins
chains
checks
clogs
confusions
constraints
cramps
crimps
cumbers
curbs
dangers
debasements
degradations
delays
deterrents
difficulties
disadvantages
discomfitures
discomforts
discomposures
disconcertments
disgraces
dismays
disquiets
distresses
disturbances
drags
drawbacks
embargoes
encumbrances
fetters
flusters
handicaps
hardships
hazards
hindrances
hitches
hobbles
holdbacks
holdups
humble pies
humiliations
hurdles
ignominies
impediments
inhibitions
interferences
lets
loads
manacles
mortifications
obstacles
obstructions
perils
perturbations
reefs
reins
restraints
rubs
shackles
shames
snags
stalls
stone walls
stoppages
stops
stumbling blocks
trammels
upsets

Antonyms for embarrassments

advantages
aids
aplombs
assistances
assurances
benefits
boosts
breaks
catalysts
composures
confidences
edges
equanimities
goads
handmaidens
handmaids
help
impetuses
incentives
poises
self-confidences
self-possessions
spurs
stimulants
stimuli

Meanings of embarrassments

noun
1. A state of discomfort arising from bashfulness or consciousness of having violated a social rule; humiliation.
2. A state of confusion arising from hesitation or difficulty in choosing.
3. A person or thing which is the cause of humiliation to another.
4. A large collection of good or valuable things, especially one that exceeds requirements.
5. Impairment of function due to disease: respiratory embarrassment.
6. Difficulty in financial matters; poverty.

Example Sentences

The series of embarrassments at the event made everyone uncomfortable.
His repeated embarrassments in public led to him avoiding social gatherings.
The embarrassments during the meeting were hard to ignore.
She tried to hide the embarrassments caused by her mistake at work.
Their constant embarrassments only seemed to worsen as time went on.

On this page you'll find 110 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to embarrassments, such as: abashments, advantages, adversities, agitations, aids, aplombs, arrests.

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