embarrassment

disgrace

dɪsˈɡreɪs

noun

loss of reputation or respect as the result of a dishonourable action.

he left the army in disgrace

dishonour,shame,ignominy,discredit,degradation,disrepute,ill-repute,infamy,scandal,stigma,odium,opprobrium,obloquy,condemnation,vilification,contempt,disrespect,disapproval,disfavour,disapprobation,humiliation,embarrassment,loss of face,strife,disesteem,reprobation,derogation,out of favour,unpopular,in bad odour,in someone’s bad/black books,in the doghouse,in the dogbox

verb

bring shame or discredit on.

you have disgraced the family name

bring shame on,shame,dishonour,discredit,bring into disrepute,degrade,debase,defame,stigmatize,taint,sully,tarnish,besmirch,stain,blacken,drag through the mud/mire,give a bad name to,put in a bad light,reflect badly on,smirch,besmear,spot

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discomposures

ˌdɪskəmˈpəʊʒə

noun

the state or feeling of being disturbed or agitated; agitation.

she laughed to mask her discomposure

agitation,discomfiture,discomfort,uneasiness,unease,confusion,disorientation,perturbation,distress,nervousness,flusteredness,anxiety,worry,consternation,disquiet,disquietude,embarrassment,abashment,chagrin,loss of face,discombobulation,disconcertment,disconcertion,inquietude

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discomposure

ˌdɪskəmˈpəʊʒə

noun

the state or feeling of being disturbed or agitated; agitation.

she laughed to mask her discomposure

agitation,discomfiture,discomfort,uneasiness,unease,confusion,disorientation,perturbation,distress,nervousness,flusteredness,anxiety,worry,consternation,disquiet,disquietude,embarrassment,abashment,chagrin,loss of face,discombobulation,disconcertment,disconcertion,inquietude

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discomfitures

dɪsˈkʌmfɪtʃə

noun

a feeling of unease or embarrassment; awkwardness.

many MPs are secretly enjoying his discomfiture

embarrassment,unease,uneasiness,awkwardness,discomfort,discomposure,abashment,confusion,agitation,nervousness,flusteredness,disorientation,perturbation,distress,chagrin,mortification,shame,humiliation,discombobulation,disconcertment,disconcertion,nonplus

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discomfiture

dɪsˈkʌmfɪtʃə

noun

a feeling of unease or embarrassment; awkwardness.

many MPs are secretly enjoying his discomfiture

embarrassment,unease,uneasiness,awkwardness,discomfort,discomposure,abashment,confusion,agitation,nervousness,flusteredness,disorientation,perturbation,distress,chagrin,mortification,shame,humiliation,discombobulation,disconcertment,disconcertion,nonplus

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diffidence

ˈdɪfɪd(ə)ns

noun

modesty or shyness resulting from a lack of self-confidence.

I say this with some diffidence

shyness,bashfulness,unassertiveness,modesty,modestness,self-effacement,humility,humbleness,meekness,timidity,timidness,timorousness,reserve,reticence,introversion,insecurity,self-doubt,apprehension,uncertainty,hesitancy,nervousness,reluctance,restraint,inhibition,unease,uneasiness,self-consciousness,shame,embarrassment,sheepishness

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chagrin

ˈʃaɡrɪn
ʃəˈɡrɪn

noun

annoyance or distress at having failed or been humiliated.

to my chagrin, he was nowhere to be seen

annoyance,irritation,vexation,exasperation,displeasure,pique,spleen,crossness,anger,rage,fury,wrath,dissatisfaction,discontent,indignation,resentment,umbrage,disgruntlement,rankling,smarting,distress,discomposure,discomfiture,disquiet,fretfulness,frustration,embarrassment,mortification,humiliation,shame,aggravation,ire

verb

feel distressed or humiliated.

he was chagrined when his friend poured scorn on him

annoyed,irritated,cross,angry,vexed,exasperated,irked,piqued,displeased,put out,fed up,disgruntled,in a bad mood,in a temper,testy,in high dudgeon,huffy,in a huff,resentful,aggrieved,furious,irate,infuriated,incensed,enraged,wrathful,choleric,aggravated,peeved,nettled,miffed,miffy,mad,riled,hacked off,peed off,hot under the collar,foaming at the mouth,browned off,cheesed off,brassed off,not best pleased,narked,ratty,shirty,eggy,teed off,ticked off,sore,bent out of shape,snaky,crook,vex,ireful,snuffy,wrath,pissed off,pissed

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awkwardnesses

/ˈɔːkwədnəs/

noun

The quality of being awkward.

there was a moment of awkwardness

embarrassment,self-consciousness,discomfort,discomfiture,uneasiness,edginess,tension,nervousness

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awkwardness

/ˈɔkwərdnəs/

noun

The quality of being awkward.

there was a moment of awkwardness

embarrassment,self-consciousness,discomfort,discomfiture,uneasiness,edginess,tension,nervousness

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