Meaning
embarrassment
- feeling of embarrassment or awkwardness
- difficulty or trouble in a situation
In a sentence
Ho provato molto imbarazzo davanti a tutti.
I felt very embarrassed in front of everyone.
Questo silenzio ti crea imbarazzo?
Does this silence make you uncomfortable?
Non voglio metterti in imbarazzo.
I don't want to embarrass you.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| imbarazzo | masculine · singular |
| imbarazzi | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Often used with essere in: essere in imbarazzo.
- Not the same as gravidanza-related 'imbarazzo' in old texts; modern use is embarrassment/trouble.
- Common with verbs creare, provare, mettere in.