embarrassed

[US]/ɪmˈbærəst/
[UK]/ɪm'bærəst/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj.feeling uncomfortable or self-conscious; experiencing a difficult or awkward situation

Example Sentences

He was embarrassed by debts.

He was embarrassed by many debts.

an embarrassed silence

he would be embarrassed by estate duty.

he became embarrassed at his own effusiveness.

I was quite embarrassed, actually.

The decline of sales embarrassed the company.

Our progress was embarrassed by lots of baggage.

He embarrassed me with a difficult question.

I am greatly embarrassed with this work.

Meeting adults embarrassed the shy child.

was embarrassed by her child's tantrum;

She was embarrassed by his exhibitionism at the party.

Embarrassed by his heavy luggage, he could not walk fast.

She felt embarrassed by his persistent attentions.

They embarrassed her by complimenting her on her beauty.

He felt acutely embarrassed at being the centre of attention.

The long sleeves of her dress embarrassed her movements.

Real-world Examples

I'm just really, really sad and embarrassed — embarrassed, you know?

Source: NPR News August 2016 Compilation

The disappearance of the students has deeply embarrassed the government of Enrique Pena Nieto.

Source: BBC Listening Compilation October 2015

It's nothing to be embarrassed about, you know, some of the old traditions, it's nothing to be embarrassed about.

Source: CNN 10 Student English of the Month

So, I mean, see, I can't be embarrassed. I can't be embarrassed.

Source: What it takes: Celebrity Interviews

Well, thank goodness, she said, because I wouldn't have embarrassed him for anything.

Source: Modern University English Intensive Reading (2nd Edition) Volume 2

Sir Humphrey, I think the Minister is going to be more than a little embarrassed.

Source: Yes, Minister Season 1

People with social phobias are fearful of being embarrassed or judged by others.

Source: Osmosis - Mental Psychology

Often, the victims are embarrassed into silence.

Source: TED-Ed (video version)

I'm so embarrassed. - You're so embarrassed?

Source: Modern Family - Season 10

I'm ashamed and embarrassed by my behavior.

Source: Out of Control Season 3

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