embarrassed

adjective B1

Meaning

Feeling nervous or shy because you are worried about what other people think of you.
💡 People often confuse "embarrassed" with "ashamed," but they are not the same.

Example Sentences

Are you embarrassed about what happened yesterday ?
I felt embarrassed when I forgot my friend's name .
She was not embarrassed to ask for help .

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