- (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 He's embarrassed about his weight.
- embarrassed about doing something I was embarrassed about talking to my parents about it.
- embarrassed at something She was embarrassed at her own behaviour.
- embarrassed at doing something He felt embarrassed at being the centre of attention.
- embarrassed to do something I'm embarrassed to admit it, but I laughed.
- Some women are too embarrassed to consult their doctor about the problem.
Which Word? ashamed / embarrassedashamed / embarrassed- You feel ashamed when you feel guilty because of something wrong or stupid that you have deliberately done:
- You should be ashamed of treating your daughter like that.
- I am sorry that I forgot to buy the milk.
- I am ashamed that I forgot to buy the milk.
- You feel embarrassed when you have made a mistake or done something stupid or feel uncomfortable in front of other people:
- I was embarrassed about forgetting his name.
Extra ExamplesTopics Feelingsb1- He looked a little embarrassed.
- His colour had risen and Isobel felt embarrassed for him.
- She seemed almost embarrassed by her own outburst.
- Sometimes I get a bit embarrassed when I have to explain to people.
- He was obviously embarrassed at his lack of preparedness.
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryverbs- be
- feel
- look
- …
- extremely
- fairly
- very
- …
- about
- at
- by
- …
- financially embarrassed (informal) not having any money; in a difficult financial situationOxford Collocations Dictionaryverbs
- be
- financially
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