Meaning: To cause someone to feel awkward, ashamed, or self-conscious
Hindi: शर्मिंदा करना
Synonyms: humiliate, mortify, disconcert, shame
Antonyms: comfort, reassure, encourage
Asked in: SSC Steno 2026 T-1 · SSC CHSL 2024 T-1 · SSC MTS 2024 · SSC MTS 2023
embarrass in SSC previous-year questions
- SSC CHSL 2024 T-1 Spelling
Identify the incorrectly spelt word and select its correct spelling.
Maybe he wanted to make sure he didn’t embarrese her.
(SSC CHSL 2024 T-1 (02-July Shift 4))Answer & explanation
Answer: C) embarrass
The incorrectly spelt word is "embarrese".
The correct spelling is "embarrass."
Explanation:
• Embarrass is the correct spelling, which means to cause someone to feel self-conscious or awkward.
• The other options are also misspelled versions of "embarrass," such as:
• Sware (should be "swear")
• Shure (should be "sure")
• Emberess (should be "embarrass")
Corrected sentence:
"Maybe he wanted to make sure he didn’t embarrass her."
Final Answer: Embarrass - SSC MTS 2024 Spelling
Select the option that rectifies the INCORRECTLY spelt word in the given sentence.
She tried not to embarras her friend by bringing up the awkward incident at the party.Answer & explanation
Answer: A) embarrass
Answer: a) embarrass
Explanation:
The correct spelling is "embarrass" with double 'r' and double 's'.
• The sentence incorrectly uses "embarras", missing one 'r' and one 's'.
• Other options are incorrect spellings as well.
So, "embarrass" is the right choice. - SSC Steno 2026 T-1 Spelling
Select the option which is incorrectly spelt.
Answer & explanation
Answer: B) Embarass
Meaning: embarrass = to make someone feel awkward or ashamed *(शर्मिंदा करना, असहज करना)*.
The printed form *Embarass* is one r short — the word needs a double r and a double s.
The correct spelling.
em + barr + ass
Two r's, two s's.
Memory hook: *really rotten, so shamefully silly* — two r's, two s's.
Why the others are fine.
• Archaeology = the study of human history through excavated remains *(पुरातत्व विज्ञान)* — the ae of *archaeo-* = ancient *(प्राचीन)* is correct British spelling.
• Bellwether = a leader, or an indicator of a coming trend *(अग्रणी, प्रवृत्ति-सूचक)* — from the *bell* hung on the lead sheep, a *wether*; so -wether, not *-weather*.
• Colloquial = belonging to ordinary in - SSC MTS 2023 Spelling
Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.
Answer & explanation
Answer: A) Embarass
Answer: 1
Solution: The incorrectly spelt word is “Embarass”.
The correct spelling is “Embarrass” — with double 'r' and double 's'. It means to cause someone to feel awkward or self-conscious (शर्मिंदा करना).
Option 2 – Accommodate ✅: Correct spelling; means to provide space or adjust (आवास देना / समायोजित करना).
Option 3 – Separate ✅: Correct spelling; means to divide or keep apart (अलग करना).
Option 4 – Definitely ✅: Correct spelling; means without doubt or clearly (निश्चित रूप से).
Examples
- “His joke embarrassed her in front of everyone.”
embarrass – questions
What is the meaning of embarrass in Hindi?
embarrass means “शर्मिंदा करना” in Hindi. In English: To cause someone to feel awkward, ashamed, or self-conscious
What are the synonyms of embarrass?
Synonyms of embarrass: humiliate, mortify, disconcert, shame.
What is the opposite of embarrass?
Antonyms of embarrass: comfort, reassure, encourage.
Has embarrass been asked in SSC exams?
Yes – embarrass has been asked 4 times in SSC exams: SSC Steno 2026 T-1, SSC CHSL 2024 T-1, SSC MTS 2024, SSC MTS 2023.