Embarrassed (Adjective)
Meaning 1
Made to feel uncomfortable because of shame or wounded pride; "too embarrassed to say hello to his drunken father on the street"; "humiliated that his wife had to go out to work"; "felt mortified by the comparison with her sister".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The actress was mortified when her top fell down during a live television performance and the incident made her feel thoroughly embarrassed for the rest of the night.
- The children looked embarrassed when they had to eat at a kids' table with colorful place settings while their parents dined in a fancy dining area.
- His careless spending made his family embarrassed of his actions.
- Feeling embarrassed after failing to win any prizes, Jack slipped quietly away without anyone noticing him.
- Many voters feel embarrassed that the state spends such a small fraction of its annual budget on vital healthcare for children and adults alike.
Synonyms
Meaning 2
Feeling or caused to feel ill at ease or self-conscious or ashamed; "felt abashed at the extravagant praise"; "chagrined at the poor sales of his book"; "was embarrassed by her child's tantrums".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- She was visibly embarrassed by her child's public outburst in the grocery store.
- He felt embarrassed about his mistake on the project and didn't know how to explain it to his boss.
- The teenager was embarrassed by her acne and avoided taking selfies.
- After spilling coffee all over her shirt, she was embarrassed and quickly excused herself to clean up.
- He was embarrassed by his poor dancing skills and stuck to the sidelines at the wedding reception.