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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Evan Grant, Dallas Morning News, 14 Feb. 2026
It was embarrassed by a wave of corruption, abuse and other misconduct by some of the new hires.
—Ryan J. Foley, Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
The Daily News should be embarrassed!
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 10 Feb. 2026
Bugatti appears slightly embarrassed by this flourish and has been quick to point out that it was added at the customer’s request.
—New Atlas, 6 Feb. 2026
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Evan Grant, Dallas Morning News, 14 Feb. 2026
It was embarrassed by a wave of corruption, abuse and other misconduct by some of the new hires.
—Ryan J. Foley, Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
The Daily News should be embarrassed!
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 10 Feb. 2026
Bugatti appears slightly embarrassed by this flourish and has been quick to point out that it was added at the customer’s request.
—New Atlas, 6 Feb. 2026
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“Embarrassed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/embarrassed. Accessed 24 Feb. 2026.
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