/em bar"euhs meuhnt/ , n.
1. the state of being embarrassed; disconcertment; abashment.
2. an act or instance of embarrassing.
3. something that embarrasses.
4. an overwhelmingly excessive amount; overabundance: an embarrassment of riches.
5. the state of being in financial difficulties.
6. Med. impairment of functioning associated with disease: respiratory embarrassment.
[ 1670-80; embarrassement. See EMBARRASS, -MENT ]
Syn. 1. discomposure. See shame .