It is an embarrassed and embarrassing category from which the beautiful, the tasteful, the artistic, must be constantly separated and dusted off. Meeting adults embarrassed the shy. 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 He looked a bit embarrassed.an embarrassed silence.
I'm embarrassed (to admit) that i've never actually read the book It was one of my most embarrassing moments He was embarrassingly unprepared for the job interview. To (cause to) become ashamed, uncomfortable, or ill at ease [no object] she embarrasses so easily [~ + object] the child's crying embarrassed her parents
It can result from one's actions, words, or situation being exposed, often unexpectedly, leading to feelings of unease or awkwardness. Embarrass, discomfit, abash, disconcert, rattle mean to distress by confusing or confounding Embarrass implies some influence that impedes thought, speech, or action Discomfit implies a hampering or frustrating accompanied by confusion.
OPEN