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/ɛm.bɑr.əs.ɪŋ ˈmɒ.mənt/ · em.bar.as.ing.mom.ent
noun
  1. A situation or event that causes embarrassment or shame. The public speaking disaster was an embarrassing moment for the entire team.
  2. A brief period of time during which someone feels embarrassed or ashamed. The embarrassing moment passed quickly, and she was able to laugh about it later.
Did you know? The phrase 'embarrassing moment' has become a common way to describe a situation that causes temporary feelings of shame or humiliation, often used in everyday conversation or in media, such as TV shows and movies.
Written by Lexi Wordsworth, Dictionary Editor 0 lookups Added Jul 17, 2026