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Synonyms & Similar Words
humiliated
mortified
ashamed
abashed
chagrined
discomfited
flustered
self-conscious
sheepish
guilty
remorseful
regretful
uneasy
uncomfortable
distraught
flummoxed
bewildered
confounded
perplexed
disconcerted
taken aback
shocked
startled
dismayed
disappointed
disgraced
dishonored
deflated
deflated
crushed
crestfallen
dejected
despondent
disheartened
Meaning of Embarrassed
feeling or showing embarrassment
Definitions
- Feeling or showing embarrassment, especially about something that you have done
- * Causing someone to feel embarrassed
Etymology of Embarrassed
The word "embarrassed" originates from the French word "embarrasser," which means to block or hinder, and is derived from the Old French words "en" (in) and "barras" (barrier)
Historically, the word has been used in English since the 17th century to describe a feeling of being hindered or blocked, and has evolved to encompass a range of emotions related to shame, self-consciousness, and discomfort
Example Uses
- She felt embarrassed when she tripped on the stage in front of a large audience
- * He was embarrassed by his mistake and apologized profusely
- * The company was embarrassed by the scandal and tried to downplay its significance