01 n. A state of being embarrassed; perplexity; impediment to freedom of action; entanglement; hindrance; confusion or discomposure of mind, as f…
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A state of being embarrassed; perplexity; impediment to freedom of action; entanglement; hindrance; confusion or discomposure of mind, as from not knowing what to do or to say; disconcertedness.“The embarrassment which inexperienced minds have often to express themselves upon paper.” — W. Irving.“The embarrassments tom commerce growing out of the late regulations.” — Bancroft.
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Difficulty or perplexity arising from the want of money to pay debts.