embarrassed

adjective

em·​bar·​rassed im-ˈber-əst 

-ˈba-rəst

: feeling or showing a state of self-conscious confusion and distress

I've never been so embarrassed in my life.

was too embarrassed to ask for help

an embarrassed smile

embarrassedly

im-ˈber-əst-lē 

-ə-səd-lē;

-ˈba-rəst-lē

-rə-səd-

adverb

smiling embarrassedly

Examples of embarrassed in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Listen to this article The UConn men’s basketball team was embarrassed by Seton Hall at its place last season, and when the Pirates made the return trip to Gampel Pavilion, UConn got its revenge and blew them out by 30. —Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 7 Mar. 2025

Ho grew up embarrassed by her parents’ boasting of their collection to guests but would come to embrace it later. —Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 4 Mar. 2025

These fabrications—ranging from non-existent case citations to entirely fictional legal precedents—have embarrassed attorneys, undermined client representation, and in some cases, led to judicial sanctions. —Lars Daniel, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025

Every all star has got embarrassed on the court in some form or fashion throughout the season. —Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 17 Feb. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1756, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for embarrassed

• unembarrassed
• barest
• fairest
• merest
• rarest
• terraced
• polarised
• sincerest