Definition of embarressed
1. embarrassed [ a ] feeling or caused to feel uneasy and self-conscious
Examples:
"felt abashed at the extravagant praise"
"chagrined at the poor sales of his book"
"was embarrassed by her child's tantrums"
(Sallie Bingham, "Moving Day," The Atlantic...)
He drew_back , embarrassed and pleased .
Synonyms abashed embarrassed chagrined Related Terms discomposed2. embarrassed [ a ] caused to feel self-conscious and uncomfortable
Examples:
"was discomfited by the personal questions"
"the child felt embarrassed by the attention of the adults"
3. embarrassed [ a ] made to feel uncomfortable because of shame or wounded pride
Examples:
"too embarrassed to say hello to his drunken father on the street"
"humiliated that his wife had to go out to work"
"felt mortified by the comparison with her sister
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