With this may come deeper frustration, embarrassment and shame. Cringe is a response to embarrassment or social awkwardness. It was an excruciating ordeal, a humiliating embarrassment. The boundaries between concepts of shame, guilt, and embarrassment are not easily delineated. Status, modesty, fear of embarrassment, etc. Britain had successfully avoided a potential diplomatic embarrassment. Many men do not seek treatment due to feelings of embarrassment. This caused international embarrassment to his mother. Abagnale responded that he doubted anyone would confirm them due to embarrassment. The affair was an embarrassment for United States prestige. Collins said he wanted to avoid causing them "embarrassment". This again causes severe embarrassment for Thomas. People who have more empathy are more likely to be susceptible to vicarious embarrassment. Seth blushes in embarrassment and shock, then flees. Yang Chaoyue performs poorly and cries afterwards due to embarrassment and stress.