Problem
Embarrassment
Nature:
Embarrassment or awkwardness is an emotional state that is associated with mild to severe levels of discomfort, and which is usually experienced when someone commits (or thinks of) a socially unacceptable or frowned-upon act that is witnessed by or revealed to others. Frequently grouped with shame and guilt, embarrassment is considered a "self-conscious emotion", and it can have a profoundly negative impact on a person's thoughts or behavior.
Usually, some perception of loss of honor or dignity (or other high-value ideals) is involved, but the embarrassment level and the type depends on the situation.
Broader Problems:
Humiliation Narrower Problems:
Verbal embarrassmentDiplomatic embarrassment Related Problems:
Difficulty Aggravates:
Shame Strategies:
Using embarrassment Subject(s):
Psychology → Psychology Related UN Sustainable Development Goals:
Problem Type:
F: Fuzzy exceptional problems Date of last update
05.12.2021 – 01:06 CET