gêne

Definitions of gêne
  1. noun
    the shame you feel when your inadequacy or guilt is made public
    synonyms: confusion
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    types:
    confusion, trouble
    a feeling of embarrassment that leaves you confused
    modestie, timidité
    feeling embarrassed due to modesty
    confusion, embarras, trouble
    anxious embarrassment
    type of:
    honte
    a painful emotion resulting from an awareness of inadequacy or guilt
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