embarrassed

[ɪmˈbærəst]

embarrassed Definition

• 1. feeling ashamed, self-conscious or uncomfortable in a situation
• 2. causing someone to feel ashamed, self-conscious or uncomfortable

Using embarrassed: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "embarrassed" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

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

• Example

  She felt embarrassed about her mistake.

• Example

  He was embarrassed to admit that he didn't know the answer.

• Example

  The situation was embarrassing for everyone involved.

embarrassed Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for embarrassed

• ashamed
• uncomfortable
• humiliated
• mortified
• self-conscious

Antonyms for embarrassed

• proud
• confident
• unashamed

Idioms Using embarrassed

• die of embarrassment

  to feel extremely embarrassed or ashamed

  Example

  I almost died of embarrassment when I realized I had been wearing my shirt inside out all day.

• make a fool of oneself

  to do something that makes oneself look foolish or stupid

  Example

  He made a fool of himself by trying to impress everyone with his dance moves.

• turn red as a beetroot

  to become very red in the face due to embarrassment or anger

  Example

  When she was accused of cheating, she turned red as a beetroot and stormed out of the room.

Phrases with embarrassed

• embarrassed smile

  a smile that is forced or awkward due to feeling embarrassed

  Example

  She gave him an embarrassed smile and looked away.

• embarrassed silence

  a period of silence that occurs due to feeling embarrassed or uncomfortable

  Example

  After his joke fell flat, there was an embarrassed silence in the room.

• embarrassed blush

  a reddening of the face due to feeling embarrassed or self-conscious

  Example

  She couldn't help but give an embarrassed blush when she realized everyone was staring at her.

Origins of embarrassed

from French 'embarrasser', meaning 'to block' or 'obstruct'

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Summary: embarrassed in Brief

'Embarrassed' [ɪmˈbærəst] describes a feeling of shame, discomfort, or self-consciousness in a situation. It can also refer to actions or situations that cause such feelings. Examples include 'I was so embarrassed when I tripped and fell in front of everyone.' and 'The situation was embarrassing for everyone involved.' Idioms like 'die of embarrassment' and 'make a fool of oneself' describe extreme cases of embarrassment.