Embarrassed
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ɪmˈbæɹ.əst/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Embarrassed is an adjective meaning Having a feeling of shameful discomfort.
Meaning
Having a feeling of shameful discomfort.
More Meanings
- simple past and past participle of embarrass
- (archaic) Impeded; obstructed; in an awkward situation.
Example Sentences
After returning from the pool, Aleshia felt significantly better, though she was still slightly embarrassed.
[…] they could let their eyes hover tenderly on the far-off white cliffs that so often had signalled to the embarrassed English a promise of safety.
Synonyms for embarrassed
Depending on context, synonyms include abashed, ashamed, discombobulated, mortified, shamed, shamefaced.
Antonyms for embarrassed
Common opposites include honored, proud, unabashed.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include abashed, mortified, humiliated, uncomfortable, ashamed, chagrined.
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