Meaning & Definition of Embarrassed in English

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's tantrums"

2. Made to feel uncomfortable because of shame or wounded pride

• "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"