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   Em·bar·rassed

   /əmˈberəst/

   

   adjective

   • 1. feeling or showing embarrassment: "an embarrassed silence"
   • ▪ having or showing financial difficulties: "he had to sort out the embarrassed financial affairs of his brother"

   Derivatives

   • 1. embarrassedly adverb

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   What does it mean to embarrass someone?

   • to make somebody feel shy, uncomfortable or ashamed, especially in a social situation embarrass somebody Her questions about my private life embarrassed me. I didn't want to embarrass him by kissing him in front of his friends. it embarrasses somebody to do something It embarrassed her to meet strange men in the corridor at night.

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   What is the past participle of embarrass?

   • Past participle of embarrass . embarrassed ( comparative more embarrassed, superlative most embarrassed) Having a feeling of shameful discomfort. After returning from the pool, Aleshia felt significantly better, though she was still slightly embarrassed. ( archaic) Impeded; obstructed; in an awkward situation.

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   What is the difference between embarrass and discomfit?

   • embarrass implies some influence that impedes thought, speech, or action. discomfit implies a hampering or frustrating accompanied by confusion. abash presupposes some initial self-confidence that receives a sudden check, producing shyness, shame, or a feeling of inferiority.

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   Why was Marlon always embarrassed?

   • • Marlon was always embarrassed by his lack of education. • Explanations, when called for, are embarrassed evasions and sometimes plain lies. • an embarrassed grin • Feeling a little embarrassed, he quickly cleared his throat and glanced up at the clock. • Kids get embarrassed if their Mums kiss them in front of their friends.

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   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.

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   feeling ashamed or shy: She felt embarrassed about undressing in front of the doctor. [ + to do sth ] I was too embarrassed to admit that I was scared. Fewer examples. I was too embarrassed to ask for help. I was so embarrassed when I realized what I'd done. He was very embarrassed about his weight.

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   to make somebody feel shy, uncomfortable or ashamed, especially in a social situation. embarrass somebody Her questions about my private life embarrassed me. I didn't want to embarrass him by kissing him in front of his friends.

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   From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English em‧bar‧rassed /ɪmˈbærəst/ S2 adjective 1 feeling uncomfortable or nervous and worrying about what people think of you, for example because you have made a silly mistake, or because you have to talk or sing in public Lori gets embarrassed if we ask her to sing.

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   May 21, 2024 · embarrassed ( comparative more embarrassed, superlative most embarrassed) Having a feeling of shameful discomfort. After returning from the pool, Aleshia felt significantly better, though she was still slightly embarrassed. ( archaic) Impeded; obstructed; in an awkward situation.

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   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.

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   Definition of embarrass verb in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.