feeling of embarrassment

collocation in English

meaningsoffeelingandembarrassment

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feeling
noun
uk
/ˈfiː.lɪŋ/us
/ˈfiː.lɪŋ/
the fact of feeling ...
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embarrassment
noun[C or U]
uk
/ɪmˈbær.əs.mənt/us
/ɪmˈber.əs.mənt/
the feeling of being embarrassed, or something that makes you ...
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(Definition offeelingandembarrassmentfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

Examplesoffeeling of embarrassment

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I think that thisfeelingofembarrassmentis exaggerated.
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I can quite understand hisfeelingofembarrassment.
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In these firms, there is nofeelingofembarrassmentbetween the owners and those who work for them.
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I am not conscious of anyfeelingofembarrassmentat all.
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Thefeelingofembarrassmentwas the third category.
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For example, a chat can be a thought bubble with blushes to display afeelingofembarrassment.
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In addition, the dependence of the workers on language "brokers" to convey their grievances to management causes feelings of embarrassment, humiliation, and powerlessness.
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This may ease patients' feelings of embarrassment and vulnerability.
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Attitudes can be based on feelings of embarrassment, pity, guilt, being patronising, and even revulsion that are difficult to get to the bottom of.
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The feelings of embarrassment, inferiority, and shame all inhibit the ability to seek help.
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Such an occurrence may culminate into feelings of embarrassment.
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Feelings of embarrassment, shame, frustration, fear, anger, and guilt are frequent in people who stutter, and may actually increase tension and effort, leading to increased stuttering.
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