Embarrassment
Embarrassment
Embarrassment (/ɪmˈbærəsmənt/) is an emotional state of intense discomfort with oneself, experienced upon having a socially unacceptable act or condition witnessed by or revealed to others.
Etymology
The word "embarrassment" originated from the French word "embarrasser" which means "to block" or "to obstruct". The term was first used in English in the early 18th century.
Definition
Embarrassment is a self-conscious emotion dictated by a disconnect between how we feel we should respond or act in public and how we actually respond or act. We are most likely to be embarrassed when we believe we have not lived up to what society asks of us or when we are on the receiving end of undesired attention.
Related Terms
- Shame: A painful feeling of humiliation or distress caused by the consciousness of wrong or foolish behavior.
- Guilt: The fact of having committed a specified or implied offense or crime.
- Humiliation: The action of humiliating someone or the state of being humiliated.
- Self-consciousness: Excessive awareness of one's self or one's own actions.
- Social anxiety: The fear of social situations that involve interaction with other people.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Embarrassment
- Wikipedia's article - Embarrassment
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