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- Dictionaryembarrassed/ɪmˈbarəst/
adjective
- 1. feeling or showing embarrassment: "I felt quite embarrassed whenever I talked to her"
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adjective. uk / ɪmˈbær.əst / us / ɪmˈber.əst / Add to word list. B1. feeling ashamed or shy: embarrassed about She felt embarrassed about undressing in front of the doctor. [ + to infinitive ] I was too embarrassed to admit that I was scared. Thesaurus: synonyms, antonyms, and examples. ashamed He was ashamed that he had been caught stealing.
The meaning of EMBARRASSED is feeling or showing a state of self-conscious confusion and distress. How to use embarrassed in a sentence.
adjective. us / ɪmˈber.əst / uk / ɪmˈbær.əst / Add to word list. B1. feeling ashamed or shy: embarrassed about She felt embarrassed about undressing in front of the doctor. [ + to infinitive ] I was too embarrassed to admit that I was scared. Thesaurus: synonyms, antonyms, and examples. ashamed He was ashamed that he had been caught stealing.
Definition of embarrassed adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
A person who is embarrassed feels shy, ashamed, or guilty about something..... Click for English pronunciations, examples sentences, video.
to cause someone to feel nervous, worried, or uncomfortable: You're embarrassing him with your compliments! I didn't want to embarrass her in front of her friends. Fewer examples. Look, you've embarrassed him - he's gone bright red! To be honest, it embarrassed me to receive such an effusive welcome.
Definitions of embarrassed. adjective. feeling or caused to feel uneasy and self-conscious. “was embarrassed by her child's tantrums” synonyms: abashed, chagrined. discomposed. having your composure disturbed. adjective. made to feel uncomfortable because of shame or wounded pride. synonyms: humiliated, mortified. ashamed.
