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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Meanwhile, the Dolphins were embarrassed in Indy, and Anthony Weaver’s defense — fourth-best in the league in yards allowed in 2024 — was an absolute no-show.
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Zak Keefer, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
So if you have been swindled, don't be embarrassed.
—Frank Witsil, Freep.com, 5 Sep. 2025
Moments like this could leave someone feeling embarrassed or defensive, but Abrianna tends to respond with humor.
—Ashley Vega, People.com, 1 Sep. 2025
One-third admitted feeling embarrassed about their lack of understanding of AI, and 35% reported feeling nervous discussing AI at work for fear of sounding uninformed, according to the report.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 29 Aug. 2025
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Zak Keefer, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
So if you have been swindled, don't be embarrassed.
—Frank Witsil, Freep.com, 5 Sep. 2025
Moments like this could leave someone feeling embarrassed or defensive, but Abrianna tends to respond with humor.
—Ashley Vega, People.com, 1 Sep. 2025
One-third admitted feeling embarrassed about their lack of understanding of AI, and 35% reported feeling nervous discussing AI at work for fear of sounding uninformed, according to the report.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 29 Aug. 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 10 Sep. 2025.
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