Meaning

• A state of discomfort arising from bashfulness or consciousness of having violated a social rule; humiliation.

• A state of confusion arising from hesitation or difficulty in choosing.

• A person or thing which is the cause of humiliation to another.

  "Kevin, you are an embarrassment to this family."

• A large collection of good or valuable things, especially one that exceeds requirements.

• Impairment of function due to disease: respiratory embarrassment.

• Difficulty in financial matters; poverty.