embarrassed

/ɪmˈbæɹ.əst/

verb

  1. 1

    To humiliate; to disrupt somebody's composure or comfort with acting publicly or freely; to disconcert; to abash

    The crowd's laughter and jeers embarrassed him.
  2. 2

    To hinder from liberty of movement; to impede; to obstruct.

    The motion was advanced in order to embarrass the progress of the bill.
  3. 3

    To involve in difficulties concerning money matters; to encumber with debt; to beset with urgent claims or demands.

    A man or his business is embarrassed when he cannot meet his pecuniary engagements.

adjective

  1. 1

    Having a feeling of shameful discomfort.

    After returning from the pool, Aleshia felt significantly better, though she was still slightly embarrassed.
  2. 2

    Impeded; obstructed.

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