Embarrassed

Pronunciation: /ɪmˈbɛrəst/

Embarrassed (adjective)

  1. Feeling uncomfortable or shy because of something silly or awkward.
  2. Having financial difficulties or lacking money.

Examples

  • She felt embarrassed when she forgot her lines.
  • He was embarrassed by the unexpected attention.

Common collocations: embarrassed silence, embarrassed smile, feel embarrassed, financially embarrassed, embarrassed financially

Synonyms of Embarrassed

Formal

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Embarrassed

  • describing a state of self-assurance