Meaning & Definition of Embarrassed in English
English⟶
Embarrassed
/ɪmbɛrəst/
adjective
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"
synonym:
- abashed,
- chagrined,
- embarrassed
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"
synonym:
- embarrassed,
- humiliated,
- mortified
Examples of using
Tom's embarrassed.
When I don't have anything to say, I am not embarrassed to be quiet.
Tom is embarrassed about buying condoms.