embarrassed Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. verb cause to be embarrassed; cause to feel self-conscious
   embarrass; abash.
   
2. verb hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of
   obstruct; hinder; stymie; blockade; embarrass; stymy; block.
   
   • His brother blocked him at every turn
3. adjective satellite feeling or caused to feel uneasy and self-conscious
   chagrined; abashed.
   
   • felt abashed at the extravagant praise
   • chagrined at the poor sales of his book
   • was embarrassed by her child's tantrums
4. adjective satellite made to feel uncomfortable because of shame or wounded pride
   mortified; humiliated.
   
   • too embarrassed to say hello to his drunken father on the street
   • humiliated that his wife had to go out to work
   • felt mortified by the comparison with her sister

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