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embarrassment

noun
  1. extreme excess
    “an embarrassment of riches”
    overplus
  2. some event that causes someone to be embarrassed
    “the outcome of the vote was an embarrassment for the liberals”
  3. the shame you feel when your inadequacy or guilt is made public
    “They couldn't hide their embarrassment after being literally caught with their pants down.”
  4. the state of being in financial difficulties
    “We are temporarily suffering some minor financial embarrassments.”