Embarrass

/ɪmˈbær.əs/

Meaning & Definition

verb

to cause someone to feel awkward, self-conscious, or ashamed.

His clumsiness during the presentation embarrassed him in front of his peers.

to impede or hinder progress or success.

The unexpected questions from the audience embarrassed the speaker's flow.

to place in a situation where one has to deal with difficult or awkward circumstances.

She didn't want to embarrass her friend by bringing up the topic of their argument.

Middle French 'embarasser', meaning to hinder or obstruct.

embarrassing situation

A scenario where someone feels awkward or ashamed.

to embarrass oneself

To cause oneself to feel awkward, often through one's actions.

embarrassment

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

embarrassed

Feeling or showing embarrassment.

To throw shade

She threw shade at him during the meeting, making him feel embarrassed.

Facepalm

When he realized his mistake, he just had to facepalm, embarrassed by his blunder.