1. plural of embarrassment; feelings of self-consciousness, shame, or awkwardness
Usage: countable noun; typically used in plural to refer to multiple instances or types of embarrassing situations or feelings
2. plural of embarrassment; things or people that cause shame or difficulty
Usage: countable noun; refers to sources of embarrassment or problematic situations

Examples

• She had many embarrassments during her first day at the new school.
• The politician faced several embarrassments when old tweets resurfaced.
• His embarrassments included tripping in front of the entire class.
• They laughed about their childhood embarrassments years later.
• The company's financial embarrassments forced them to restructure.
• Despite the embarrassments, she maintained her sense of humor.