Embarrassment (noun)

1. The state or feeling of being ashamed or self-conscious.
2. A situation or action that causes someone to feel ashamed or self-conscious.
3. A person or thing that is a source of shame or disgrace.
4. An awkward or inconvenient situation.
5. Something that causes difficulties or makes someone feel uncomfortable.

Origin:

Late 17th century: from french embarrass, from spanish embarazar "obstruct", from barra "bar".

Examples:

1. His public outburst was a source of embarrassment for the company.
2. Her mistake was a source of embarrassment for her in front of her colleagues.
3. The team's loss was an embarrassment for the coach.
4. The political scandal was an embarrassment for the government.
5. The technical glitch was a source of embarrassment for the tech company.