EMBARRASSED

/ɪmˈbæɹ.əst/ Scrabble 16 Words With Friends 18

Definition

  1. adjective feeling or caused to feel ill at ease or self-conscious or ashamed. — synonyms: abashed, chagrined
  2. adjective made to feel uncomfortable because of shame or wounded pride. — synonyms: humiliated, mortified

Examples

  • “The crowd's laughter and jeers embarrassed him.”
  • “The motion was advanced in order to embarrass the progress of the bill.”
  • “A man or his business is embarrassed when he cannot meet his pecuniary engagements.”

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