Embarrassed
Adjective
UK
/ÉŖmĖbƦr.Ést/
US
/ÉŖmĖber.Ést/
Definition
Feeling shy, ashamed, or uncomfortable because of a situation.
Example
"They felt embarrassed after making a mistake."
"He was embarrassed when he spilled coffee on his boss during the meeting."
"She felt embarrassed after forgetting her lines in the school play in front of everyone."
Explanation
āEmbarrassedā describes the feeling when you are shy, uncomfortable, or ashamed because of something you did or said. For example, you may feel embarrassed if you fall in front of people or forget someoneās name. It is a feeling of being shy, uncomfortable, or a little ashamed. It is often used to explain how someone feels after making a mistake or being in an awkward situation. It is a common word in daily conversation, school, and social life.