embarrassed
adjective
em·bar·rassed
im-ˈber-əst 
-ˈba-rəst
: feeling or showing a state of self-conscious confusion and distress
I've never been so embarrassed in my life.
was too embarrassed to ask for help
an embarrassed smile
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Experts urge people not to ignore or feel embarrassed about digestive symptoms.
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Sarah Garone, Health, 30 July 2025
My family is embarrassed by my fashion sense, or lack thereof.
—Kimberly Zapata, Parents, 29 July 2025
There were two reasons why Edwards was embarrassed.
—Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 26 July 2025
Doofenshmirtz, a divorced dad, longs to win the respect and affection of his too-cool teenage daughter, Vanessa, who is embarrassed by his efforts at world domination.
—Vulture Editors, Vulture, 23 July 2025
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Sarah Garone, Health, 30 July 2025
My family is embarrassed by my fashion sense, or lack thereof.
—Kimberly Zapata, Parents, 29 July 2025
There were two reasons why Edwards was embarrassed.
—Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 26 July 2025
Doofenshmirtz, a divorced dad, longs to win the respect and affection of his too-cool teenage daughter, Vanessa, who is embarrassed by his efforts at world domination.
—Vulture Editors, Vulture, 23 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for embarrassed
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“Embarrassed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/embarrassed. Accessed 8 Aug. 2025.
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