Sentence examples for embarrassing consequence from inspiring English sources

He suggests, plausibly, that this is a potentially more embarrassing consequence for such a theory: 'Even if one is willing to accept the result that one is sometimes more rational in the good case than in the bad case, it is harder to live with the claim that one is sometimes more rational in the bad case than the good case' (p. 390).

What separates the two families of EM Forster's novel Howards End is that the Schlegels worry about how to make the world fairer, with occasionally embarrassing consequences, while the Wilcoxes worry about their stocks and shares.

Although most found the idea of testing acceptable, some participants worried that the test would be embarrassing or uncomfortable, feared the consequences of a positive outcome or, being in a monogamous relationship, saw no need for it.

These readers are unwilling to enter into the turbulent adventures of such characters because they fear and are embarrassed by the consequences of their actions and hate the resolution whether these bad kids of fiction get away with it or are punished.

A weak Iraq has no practical consequences for United States other than embarrassing the promoters and enablers of the invasion who seem quite able to surmount any embarrassment.

But Yahoo's choices had consequences, resulting in a series of embarrassing security failures over the last four years.

"No Fly/No Buy" legislation essentially amounts to nothing more than embarrassing political theater for gun control with dangerous consequences for Arab and Muslim communities.

Harman conspired with Tory sceptic backbenchers to make the terms of the referendum as tough for the Remain side as she could, wanting short-term headlines embarrassing the government rather than thinking through the consequences.

We're not talking about being "sensitive" or getting upset every once in a while, we're talking about a lifetime of disruptive, embarrassing and emotional displays that have had very negative consequences.

A corner has been cut, a saving has been made and the consequences overlooked until the PR fallout gets too embarrassing.

The trove of secrets had been embarrassing for the US government, but "they did not represent significant consequences to foreign policy," she said.