embarrassment
intermediateB2/ɪmˈbærəsmənt/ · em-bar-rass-ment
A feeling of self-consciousness, shame, or awkwardness.
Meanings
A feeling of self-consciousness, shame, or awkwardness.
ایسی کیفیت جس میں انسان کو خود آگاہی، شرمندگی، یا سنجیدگی محسوس ہوتی ہے۔
شرمندگی
sharmindagi
Synonyms
Antonyms
Common Collocations
- social embarrassment
- public embarrassment
- embarrassment of riches
Example Sentences
He felt a deep sense of embarrassment when he tripped in front of everyone.
جب وہ سب کے سامنے گرا تو اسے شدید شرمندگی محسوس ہوئی۔
Jab woh sab ke saamne gira to use shadeed sharmindagi mehsoos hui.
Her embarrassment was evident when she realized her mistake.
جب اسے اپنے غلطی کا احساس ہوا تو اس کی شرمندگی واضح تھی۔
Jab use apne ghalti ka ahsas hua to us ki sharmindagi waazih thi.
They tried to hide their embarrassment at the awkward situation.
انہوں نے عجیب صورتحال پر اپنی شرمندگی چھپانے کی کوشش کی۔
Unhone ajeeb soorat-e-haal par apni sharmindagi chhupane ki koshish ki.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'em' and 'bare' - feeling bare or exposed can cause embarrassment.
Imagine someone tripping and falling in a crowded room, drawing attention to themselves.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
خجالت تو ہے لیکن خود پرستی تو بڑھ گئی، حالات نے جانا، مان لیا تنے بھی سچ کو کیا ہے
Khajalat to hai lekin khud parasti to barh gayi, halaat ne jana, maan liya tane bhi sach ko kya hai
There is embarrassment, but self-importance has increased; the circumstances understood, yet even the truth was accepted as it was.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
ایک بار کی شرمندگی ہزار بار کی عزت سے بہتر ہے۔
Ek baar ki sharmindagi hazar baar ki izzat se behtar hai.
A moment of embarrassment is better than a thousand moments of honor.
📖 Etymology
Origin: French "embarassment" — hindrance, obstruction
First known use: 16th century
The word 'embarrassment' originated from the French word 'embarasser', which meant to hinder or obstruct.