How Do You Spell EMBARRASSES?

Pronunciation: [ɛmbˈaɹəsɪz] (IPA)

The word "embarrasses" is spelled with three s's. This may be confusing because the pronunciation of the word only has two s sounds. However, the extra s is added to maintain the correct spelling of the verb tense. The IPA phonetic transcription for "embarrasses" is /ɪmˈbærəsɪz/. The stress is on the second syllable, and the first syllable is pronounced with a short "i" sound. The final sound is a "z" sound, despite the extra s in the spelling.

EMBARRASSES Meaning and Definition

  1. Embarrasses, in its verb form, refers to the act of causing discomfort, anxiety, or self-consciousness to oneself or someone else due to an awkward, shameful, or inappropriate situation or behavior. It involves the feeling of unease, humiliation, or embarrassment resulting from a perceived loss of dignity in front of others. The word encompasses the emotional and psychological response to an embarrassing incident.

    When one embarrasses someone else, they generate feelings of awkwardness or self-consciousness through actions, words, or situations that are considered shameful, inappropriate, or uncomfortable. It may occur intentionally or unintentionally and can vary in severity, ranging from mild discomfort to acute humiliation.

    Embarrasses can also describe the act of making oneself feel uncomfortable or socially awkward by engaging in embarrassing behavior or finding oneself in an embarrassing situation. This can occur due to mishaps, mistakes, or unintended actions that lead to a loss of face or the feeling of wanting to hide from others.

    Overall, embarrassing situations can evoke a range of negative emotions such as shame, guilt, or mortification. To "embarrass" means to subject oneself or others to such feelings or situations that cause discomfort or reduce one's sense of dignity or self-esteem.

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Etymology of EMBARRASSES

The word "embarrasses" comes from the French word "embarrasser", which means "to block" or "to obstruct". It was adopted into English in the mid-17th century with the same meaning. Over time, its usage evolved to describe the feeling of self-consciousness, shame, or discomfort that arises from awkward or humiliating situations.

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Conjugate verb Embarrasses

CONDITIONAL

I would embarrass
we would embarrass
you would embarrass
he/she/it would embarrass
they would embarrass

FUTURE

I will embarrass
we will embarrass
you will embarrass
he/she/it will embarrass
they will embarrass

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have embarrassed
we will have embarrassed
you will have embarrassed
he/she/it will have embarrassed
they will have embarrassed

PAST

I embarrassed
we embarrassed
you embarrassed
he/she/it embarrassed
they embarrassed

PAST PERFECT

I had embarrassed
we had embarrassed
you had embarrassed
he/she/it had embarrassed
they had embarrassed

PRESENT

I embarrass
we embarrass
you embarrass
he/she/it embarrasses
they embarrass

PRESENT PERFECT

I have embarrassed
we have embarrassed
you have embarrassed
he/she/it has embarrassed
they have embarrassed
I am embarrassing
we are embarrassing
you are embarrassing
he/she/it is embarrassing
they are embarrassing
I was embarrassing
we were embarrassing
you were embarrassing
he/she/it was embarrassing
they were embarrassing
I will be embarrassing
we will be embarrassing
you will be embarrassing
he/she/it will be embarrassing
they will be embarrassing
I have been embarrassing
we have been embarrassing
you have been embarrassing
he/she/it has been embarrassing
they have been embarrassing
I had been embarrassing
we had been embarrassing
you had been embarrassing
he/she/it had been embarrassing
they had been embarrassing
I will have been embarrassing
we will have been embarrassing
you will have been embarrassing
he/she/it will have been embarrassing
they will have been embarrassing
I would have embarrassed
we would have embarrassed
you would have embarrassed
he/she/it would have embarrassed
they would have embarrassed
I would be embarrassing
we would be embarrassing
you would be embarrassing
he/she/it would be embarrassing
they would be embarrassing
I would have been embarrassing
we would have been embarrassing
you would have been embarrassing
he/she/it would have been embarrassing
they would have been embarrassing

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