embarrassment, n.Definitions

Embarrassment is regret in its youth.

Embarrassment , even a little of, often prevents a lot of good.

Embarrassment ought always be disguised. One ought to look like an owl when one has behaved like an ass.

Embarrassment is watching the boss do whet you just told him couldn't be done.

Embarrassment is not a bad thing in the long run — where there is no shame, there is no honor

Embarrassment is often caused by a slip that shows, especially a Freudian slip.

Embarrassment is good for a man's character — a man starts to cut his wisdom teeth the first time he eats crow.

Embarrassment is the greatest teacher, but since its lessons are exactly those we have tried to conceal from ourselves, it may teach us, also, to perfect our self-deception.