Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
public-embarrassment
noun
/ˈpʌblɪk ɪmˈbærəsmənt/
Definition
A situation or incident that causes a person to feel ashamed or self-conscious in the presence of others.
Examples
- Getting caught telling a lie in front of friends can lead to significant public embarrassment.
- She experienced public embarrassment when she tripped and fell while giving a speech.
- His public embarrassment stemmed from accidentally sending a private message to a group chat.
Meaning
Public embarrassment refers to a feeling of discomfort or shame experienced when one’s actions or failures are witnessed by an audience.
Synonyms
- humiliation
- shame
- disgrace
- mortification
- abashment
