Embarrass: meaning, definitions and examples

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embarrass

[ ɪmˈbɛrəs ]

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social interaction

cause (someone) to feel awkward, self-conscious, or ashamed.

Synonyms

disconcert, humiliate, shame

Examples of usage

She was embarrassed by her son's tantrum in the supermarket.
I didn't want to embarrass her in front of her friends.

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social interaction

a feeling of self-consciousness, shame, or awkwardness.

Synonyms

awkwardness, discomfort, shame

Examples of usage

He turned red with embarrassment when his mistake was pointed out.
She couldn't hide her embarrassment at being caught singing in the shower.

Translations

Translations of the word "embarrass" in other languages:

🇵🇹 embaraçar

🇮🇳 शर्मिंदा करना

🇩🇪 in Verlegenheit bringen

🇮🇩 memalukan

🇺🇦 збентежити

🇵🇱 zawstydzać

🇯🇵 困らせる

🇫🇷 embarrasser

🇪🇸 avergonzar

🇹🇷 utandırmak

🇰🇷 당황하게 하다

🇸🇦 يحرج

🇨🇿 ztrapnit

🇸🇰 zahanbiť

🇨🇳 使尴尬

🇸🇮 osramotiti

🇮🇸 gera vandræðalegan

🇰🇿 ұялту

🇬🇪 შერცხვება

🇦🇿 utandırmaq

🇲🇽 avergonzar

Word origin

The word 'embarrass' originated from the French word 'embarrasser', which means 'to block' or 'obstruct'. The English word first appeared in the 17th century. It originally meant to impede or obstruct, but over time, it evolved to its current meaning of causing someone to feel awkward or self-conscious.