Learn how to use the comparative “more embarrassed” and superlative “most embarrassed” with example sentences and differences.

What is the comparative form of “embarrassed”?

The comparative form of “embarrassed” is “more embarrassed”.

Example

I was more embarrassed when I tripped and fell in front of everyone.

Example

She felt more embarrassed than ever before when her presentation went wrong.

What is the superlative form of “embarrassed”?

The superlative form of “embarrassed” is “most embarrassed”.

Example

Among all the embarrassing moments, that was the most embarrassed I've ever felt.

Example

The video of him falling down the stairs became the most embarrassed he had ever been.

Why is this expression not used with most, more?

"Most" and "more" are used with "embarrassed" to form the comparatives and superlatives. The forms "more embarrassed" and "most embarrassed" are commonly used to indicate a higher degree of humiliation or shame.

Does this expression have an irregular comparative/superlative form?

"Embarrassed" follows the regular pattern of using "more" and "most" for forming comparatives and superlatives.

Expressions with similar meanings to “more embarrassed”

more self-conscious

Used to describe feeling more aware and uncomfortable about one's actions or appearance in front of others.

Example

He became more self-conscious after realizing he had food stuck in his teeth.

more mortified

Used to indicate a higher level of humiliation or shame.

Example

She was more mortified than she had ever been when her secret was revealed.

Expressions with similar meanings to “most embarrassed”

most self-conscious

Used to describe feeling the highest level of awareness and discomfort about one's actions or appearance in front of others.

Example

She felt the most self-conscious when she had to give a speech in front of a large audience.

most mortified

Used to indicate the highest level of humiliation or shame.

Example

He was the most mortified he had ever been when his embarrassing mistake was broadcasted on live television.

Using than with comparative “more embarrassed”

When using the comparative form "more embarrassed" to compare two situations, you would use "than" to connect the two parts of the comparison: Example: "I was more embarrassed when I tripped and fell in front of everyone." Here, "than" is used to show that the level of embarrassment in the first situation is higher than the level of embarrassment in the second situation.

How can I use this expression in context?

“more embarrassed” and “most embarrassed” can be used in a variety of situations to compare speed.

• 1. Public Speaking

  Giving a speech in front of a large audience can make you feel more embarrassed than speaking to a small group.

  Giving a speech in front of a large audience can make you feel more embarrassed than speaking to a small group.

• 2. Social Situations

  Being caught in an awkward situation can leave you feeling the most embarrassed you've ever been.

  Being caught in an awkward situation can leave you feeling the most embarrassed you've ever been.

• 3. Mistakes

  Making a major mistake at work can make you feel more embarrassed than making a minor error.

  Making a major mistake at work can make you feel more embarrassed than making a minor error.

• 4. Revelations

  Having a secret exposed can leave you feeling the most embarrassed you've ever felt.

  Having a secret exposed can leave you feeling the most embarrassed you've ever felt.

Related idioms and phrases

Make a fool of oneself

To behave in a way that makes oneself look foolish or ridiculous.

Example

He made a fool of himself by attempting to sing but forgetting the lyrics.

Red-faced

To be visibly embarrassed or ashamed, often causing one's face to turn red.

Example

She was red-faced when she realized she had been talking to the wrong person.