68 entries under embarrassment topic. ×

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remorse(noun, upset, feeling, worry, concern)
17
contrition(noun, feeling, worry, concern, distress)
17
shame(noun, sorrow, disgrace, dishonor, duty)
15
qualm(noun, feeling, worry, concern, distress)
12
penitence(noun, upset, feeling, worry, concern)
12
self-reproach(noun, worry, concern, distress, confusion)
10
scruple(noun, upset, feeling, worry, concern)
10
misgiving(noun, upset, feeling, worry, concern)
6
guilt(noun, confusion, shame, sorrow, disgrace)
3
doubt(noun, upset, anxiety, fear, nervousness)
3
fear(noun, upset, anxiety, doubt, nervousness)
1
abashment(noun, confusion, disgrace, dishonor, irritation)
1
apprehension(noun, upset, anxiety, doubt, fear)
1
bad conscience(noun, expression, confusion, disgrace, dishonor)
1
blot(noun, confusion, disgrace, dishonor, irritation)
1
chagrin(noun, confusion, disgrace, dishonor, irritation)
1
confusion(noun, disgrace, dishonor, irritation)
1
contempt(noun, confusion, disgrace, dishonor, irritation)
1
degradation(noun, distress, confusion, shame, sorrow)
1
derision(noun, confusion, disgrace, dishonor, irritation)
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