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Embarrassed: meaning, definitions and examples

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embarrassed

 

[ ɪmˈbær.əst ]

Adjective / Verb
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Adjective

feeling

Feeling ashamed, self-conscious, or uncomfortable in a social situation.

Synonyms

ashamed, self-conscious, uncomfortable

Examples of usage

  • I felt embarrassed when I realized I had been talking loudly on the phone in the library.
  • She was embarrassed by her parents' loud behavior at the party.
Context #2 | Verb

action

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

Synonyms

discomfit, humiliate, shame

Examples of usage

  • He embarrassed her by pointing out her mistake in front of everyone.
  • Don't embarrass me in front of my friends!

Translations

Translations of the word "embarrassed" in other languages:

🇵🇹 envergonhado

🇮🇳 शर्मिंदा (sharminda)

🇩🇪 verlegen

🇮🇩 malu

🇺🇦 збентежений

🇵🇱 zażenowany

🇯🇵 恥ずかしい (hazukashii)

🇫🇷 embarrassé

🇪🇸 avergonzado

🇹🇷 utanmış

🇰🇷 당황한 (danghwanghan)

🇸🇦 محرج (muḥraj)

🇨🇿 zahanbený

🇸🇰 zahanbený

🇨🇳 尴尬 (gāngà)

🇸🇮 v zadregi

🇮🇸 skömmust

🇰🇿 ұялған (uyalğan)

🇬🇪 შერცხვენილი (sherts'kvenili)

🇦🇿 utancaq

🇲🇽 avergonzado

Etymology

The word 'embarrassed' originated from the French word 'embarrasser' which means 'to block' or 'obstruct'. It was first used in the English language in the 1660s. The concept of feeling embarrassed has been present throughout history as a universal human emotion associated with social interactions and self-awareness.

See also: embarrass, embarrassedly, embarrassing, embarrassingly, embarrassment.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #8,056 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.