1 [uncountable] shy, awkward or guilty feelings; a feeling of being embarrassedI nearly died of embarrassment when he said that.I'm glad you offered—it saved me the embarrassment of having to ask.Much to her embarrassment she realized that everybody had been listening to her singing.
2 [countable] embarrassment (to/for somebody) a situation which causes problems for somebodyHer resignation will be a severe embarrassment to the party.3 [countable] embarrassment (to somebody) a person who causes problems for another person or other people and makes them feel embarrassedPoor Lucy! He's such an embarrassment to her.Idioms
an embarrassment of riches
so many good things that it is difficult to choose just one
Stratford has an embarrassment of riches, really, what with three theatres and lovely countryside, too.

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