adjective
embarrassed
ihm-BAR-uhst
adjective
1
Feeling awkward, ashamed, or self-conscious.
"She was embarrassed after tripping in front of the whole class."
"He felt embarrassed about forgetting her name."
How to Use Embarrassed
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe feeling of shame or awkwardness you get when something makes you look foolish, usually in front of others.
Common mistake
Double "r", double "s" — a commonly misspelled word.
Common pairings
feel embarrassed
embarrassed about
visibly embarrassed
Word Forms
more embarrassed comparative, most embarrassed superlative
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She was _____ after tripping in front of the whole class.