Embarasment vs. Embarrassment: What's the Difference?
Edited by Huma Saeed || By Sawaira Riaz || Updated on October 6, 2023
The incorrect spelling is "embarasment," while the correct spelling is "embarrassment." Embarrassment is a noun that refers to a feeling of self-consciousness or shame.
Which is correct: Embarasment or Embarrassment
How to spell Embarrassment?
Embarasment is Incorrect
Embarrassment is Correct
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Key Differences
Think of the root word "embarrass." Just add "-ment" at the end.
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Oct 05, 2023
Remember that "embarrassment" has two 'r's and two 's's.
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You wouldn't want to be "barred" from correct spelling; remember the double 'r'.
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Similarly, you’d be "sad" if you misspelled it, so remember the double 's'.
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Oct 05, 2023
The word "ass" is in "embarrassment," which can remind you to include two 's's.
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Oct 05, 2023
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Embarasment and Embarrassment Definitions
Embarrassment
Embarrassment may relate to a specific event or action that is regrettable.
That mistake was a major embarrassment.
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Embarrassment
Embarrassment can also be a person causing discomfort or shame.
He was an embarrassment to his family.
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Embarrassment
Embarrassment is often linked to societal norms and expectations.
She experienced embarrassment for breaking the dress code.
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Sep 15, 2023
Embarrassment
The act or an instance of embarrassing
His embarrassment of the guests ended the party.
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Embarrassment
The state of being embarrassed
My face turned red with embarrassment.
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Embarrassment
A source or cause of being embarrassed
Your display of rudeness was an embarrassment to me.
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Embarrassment
An overabundance
An embarrassment of choices at a buffet dinner.
An embarrassment of riches.
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Embarrassment
A state of discomfort arising from bashfulness or consciousness of having violated a social rule; humiliation.
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Embarrassment
A person or thing which is the cause of humiliation to another.
Jack, you are an embarrassment to this family.
Losing this highly publicized case was an embarrassment to the firm.
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Embarrassment
A large collection of good or valuable things, especially one that exceeds requirements.
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Embarrassment
(medical) Impairment of function due to disease: respiratory embarrassment.
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Embarrassment
A state of being embarrassed; perplexity; impediment to freedom of action; entanglement; hindrance; confusion or discomposure of mind, as from not knowing what to do or to say; disconcertedness.
The embarrassment which inexperienced minds have often to express themselves upon paper.
The embarrassments tom commerce growing out of the late regulations.
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Embarrassment
Difficulty or perplexity arising from the want of money to pay debts.
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Embarrassment
The shame you feel when your inadequacy or guilt is made public
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Embarrassment
The state of being embarrassed (usually by some financial inadequacy);
He is currently suffering financial embarrassments
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Embarrassment
Some event that causes someone to be embarrassed;
The outcome of the vote was an embarrassment for the liberals
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Embarrassment
Embarrassment refers to a feeling of self-consciousness or discomfort.
He felt embarrassment when he tripped in public.
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Embarrassment
In psychology, embarrassment is a complex emotion involving self-perception.
Her research focuses on the psychology of embarrassment.
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FAQs
Which vowel is used before embarrassment?
There's no specific vowel that is always used before "embarrassment."
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Oct 05, 2023
What is the singular form of embarrassment?
"Embarrassment" is the singular form.
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Oct 05, 2023
Which preposition is used with embarrassment?
"Of," "to," "about," "by," and "with" can be used with embarrassment, depending on the context.
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Oct 05, 2023
Which conjunction is used with embarrassment?
Conjunctions like "and," "or," and "but" can be used.
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Oct 05, 2023
Why is it called embarrassment?
The term comes from the verb "embarrass," with the noun suffix "-ment."
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What is the plural form of embarrassment?
The plural form is "embarrassments."
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What is a stressed syllable in embarrassment?
The second syllable, "bar," is stressed.
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How is embarrassment used in a sentence?
"Her embarrassment was evident when she forgot her lines during the performance."
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Which article is used with embarrassment?
Either "an" or "the" can be used, depending on the context.
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Is embarrassment a countable noun?
Yes, you can have one or many embarrassments.
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Oct 05, 2023
Which determiner is used with embarrassment?
"An," "the," "some," "any," "his," "her," etc., depending on context.
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