embarrassed
em·bar·ras·sed
adjective
1.
feeling or caused to feel uneasy and self-conscious
- “felt abashed at the extravagant praise”
- “chagrined at the poor sales of his book”
- “was embarrassed by her child”
2.
caused to feel self-conscious and uncomfortable
- “was discomfited by the personal questions”
- “the child felt embarrassed by the attention of the adults”
Origin
Past participle of embarrass.
Phrases
- I'm embarrassed
- red as a beetroot
- temporarily embarrassed millionaire
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