Embarrassed

/ɪmˈbɛrəsd/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Feeling or showing embarrassment; self-conscious or ashamed.

She felt embarrassed when she tripped in front of everyone.

Causing a feeling of self-consciousness or shame.

His embarrassing mistakes in the presentation left him feeling humiliated.

In a difficult situation or predicament.

He was embarrassed by the unexpected question during the interview.

The word 'embarrassed' comes from the Spanish 'embarazar', meaning to hinder or obstruct, which is derived from 'embarazo', meaning impediment.

caught red-handed

To be discovered in the act of doing something wrong, leading to embarrassment.

to be put on the spot

To be in a situation where one feels pressured to respond, often leading to embarrassment.

embarrassment

A feeling of self-consciousness, shame, or awkwardness.

abash

To make someone feel embarrassed or ashamed.

ashamed

Feeling regret or guilt for a perceived wrong.

Awkward

That conversation was so awkward; I was totally embarrassed.

Cringe

Watching that movie made me cringe; I felt so embarrassed for the actors.