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embarrassed

adjective
embarrassed pronunciation English ɪmˈbærəst embarrassed pronunciation American ɪmˈbærəst
 
1 (of a person or their behaviour) shy, awkward or ashamed, especially in a social situationI've never felt so embarrassed in my life!Her remark was followed by an embarrassed silence.embarrassed about something She's embarrassed about her height.embarrassed at something He felt embarrassed at being the centre of attention.embarrassed to do something Some women are too embarrassed to consult their doctor about the problem.2 financially embarrassed (informal) not having any money; in a difficult financial situation
Usage notesUsage note: ashamed / embarrassedYou feel ashamed when you feel guilty because of something wrong that you have deliberately done: You should be ashamed of treating your daughter like that. Do not use ashamed when you are talking about something that is not very serious or important: I am sorry that I forgot to buy the milk. I am ashamed that I forgot to buy the milk.You feel embarrassed when you have made a mistake or done something stupid or feel awkward in front of other people: I was embarrassed about forgetting his name.