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as in confused
to throw into a state of self-conscious distress
the modest young soldiers were embarrassed by the public praise for their heroism
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as in hampered
to create difficulty for the work or activity of
a lot of this paperwork is unnecessary and just embarrasses the organization
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as in complicated
to make complex or difficult
claims that the new government regulations will needlessly embarrass the operations of small businesses in the state
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Recent Examples of embarrassed
Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
20 June 2026
An embarrassed Penny sprints away, setting off a chain of events that intertwine their lives.
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Sarah Kate Ellis,
PEOPLE,
16 June 2026
Tobias Bass,
New York Times,
1 May 2026
The Mets were embarrassed by the Washington Nationals in an 14-2 blowout to even up the series at one game apiece.
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James O'Connell,
New York Daily News,
30 Apr. 2026
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Adjective
Harry was both ‘excited’ and ‘embarrassed’ to bring Meghan there.
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Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
20 June 2026
An embarrassed Penny sprints away, setting off a chain of events that intertwine their lives.
—
Sarah Kate Ellis,
PEOPLE,
16 June 2026
Verb
That this series has flipped on its head seemed almost impossible last Sunday, when the Celtics embarrassed Philadelphia in a Game 4 win on the Sixers’ home floor.
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Tobias Bass,
New York Times,
1 May 2026
The Mets were embarrassed by the Washington Nationals in an 14-2 blowout to even up the series at one game apiece.
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James O'Connell,
New York Daily News,
30 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for embarrassed
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This journey culminated in the 2018 production at Glyndebourne, which accomplished the feat of finally reducing (most of) the London critics to abashed admiration.
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But this year’s bash is looking a little more abashed.
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Narcissism should never be confused with the healthy form of philautia, a unique Greek philosophy of self-love.
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One workshop is a Mindful Archery class, not to be confused with her other course Meditative Archery, which involves Jungian journaling; and there’s a one-on-one archery session with spiritual guidance.
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Chwalińska took a medical timeout for an ankle injury at the end of the game and was clearly hampered by it for the rest of the match.
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Securing reservations at elite restaurants and bars has become a competitive, multi-billion dollar market, often hampered by bots and fragmented systems.
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Robinson’s value is complicated, as the elite rim protector and offensive rebounder has a history of ankle surgeries, and he’s been played off of the court in the postseason due to his free-throw-shooting deficiencies.
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Why Employees Still Struggle With Open Enrollment Benefits language is inherently complicated, and most employees aren't insurance experts.
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Despite these successes at work, Ron scans as a discomfited and undistinguished middle manager.
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Thomas Jefferson was likewise discomfited by the revolutionary possibility of female citizenship.
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Proving he wasn't flustered, Gay judged length well, left the ball well, and picked his shots, especially against dangerous New Zealand quicks Will O'Rourke and Smith.
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On the witness stand, the teenager was reportedly combative and flustered by Jackson’s attorney Tom Mesereau, who attempted to poke holes in Gavin’s testimony and allegedly screamed at the boy throughout.
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Supporters had campaigned for Merlin to be allowed into the Azteca to witness Mexico’s final group game — but the dabbler found his free passage impeded on Wednesday evening by FIFA regulations.
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The Sugar Act directly impeded colonial drinking, as molasses is a key ingredient in rum.
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And Wednesday’s doubleheader — thanks to a Monday rainout that perplexed Counsell — certainly didn’t help the pitching staff.
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Many are perplexed by the decision to partner with Target given the boycott taking place due to the company’s rollback of DEI initiatives.
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“Embarrassed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/embarrassed. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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