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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Democratic state legislators should be embarrassed too.
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Chris Powell, Hartford Courant, 4 Aug. 2025
His grandmother felt embarrassed when guests noticed its absence, but to them, the house was still their castle.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, People.com, 3 Aug. 2025
Fans speculated that the embarrassed woman spotted beside Byron and Cabot was their co-worker Stoddard.
When reached for comment, the company directed Fox News Digital to their statement on social media.
—Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 18 July 2025
Experts urge people not to ignore or feel embarrassed about digestive symptoms.
—Sarah Garone, Health, 30 July 2025
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Chris Powell, Hartford Courant, 4 Aug. 2025
His grandmother felt embarrassed when guests noticed its absence, but to them, the house was still their castle.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, People.com, 3 Aug. 2025
Fans speculated that the embarrassed woman spotted beside Byron and Cabot was their co-worker Stoddard.
When reached for comment, the company directed Fox News Digital to their statement on social media.
—Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 18 July 2025
Experts urge people not to ignore or feel embarrassed about digestive symptoms.
—Sarah Garone, Health, 30 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 19 Aug. 2025.
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