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- Dictionaryem·bar·rassed/əmˈberəst/
adjective
- 1. feeling or showing embarrassment: "an embarrassed silence"
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The meaning of EMBARRASSED is feeling or showing a state of self-conscious confusion and distress. How to use embarrassed in a sentence.
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.
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.
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.
1. a. : to cause to experience a state of self-conscious distress. bawdy stories embarrassed him. : to place in doubt, perplexity, or difficulties. c. : to involve in financial difficulties. 2. a. : to hamper the movement of. b. : hinder, impede. 3. : to make intricate : complicate. 4.
adjective. /ɪmˈbærəst/ (of a person or their behaviour) shy, uncomfortable or ashamed, especially in a social situation. I've never felt so embarrassed in my life! Her remark was followed by an embarrassed silence. embarrassed about something She's embarrassed about her weight.
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.
1. To cause to feel self-conscious or ill at ease; disconcert: Meeting adults embarrassed the shy child. 2. To hinder with obstacles or difficulties; impede: "an ambitious raid meant to embarrass his supply line by burning the bridges" (William Marvel). 3.
Definition of embarrass verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
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.
