<p><strong>Noun:</strong></p><ul><li>the state of being embarrassed; disconcertment; abashment.<ul><li>Synonyms: discomposure</li></ul></li><li>an act or instance of embarrassing.</li><li>something that embarrasses.</li><li>an overwhelmingly excessive amount; overabundance:<ul><li>Example: an embarrassment of riches.</li></ul></li><li>the state of being in financial difficulties.</li><li>Medicine/Medical: impairment of functioning associated with disease:<ul><li>Example: respiratory embarrassment.</li></ul></li></ul>