B1 — Intermediatenoun
imbarazzo
embarrassment
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
disagiorossoreconfusionesoggezionetimidezza
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
disinvolturasicurezzasfrontatezzaaudacianaturalezza
Usage note
'Imbarazzo' is embarrassment. 'Disagio' is discomfort. 'Soggezione' is awe/intimidation. 'Rossore' is the blush.
Example
"Arrossi di imbarazzo davanti a tutti."
"She blushed with embarrassment in front of everyone."
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