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- pronunciation:
- em
bae
rihst
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective)
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition 1: |
experiencing, expressing, or marked by feelings of shame, painful self-consciousness, or unease.
The waiter was embarrassed when he dropped the tray in front of the customers.An embarrassed silence fell over the guests.Her embarrassed smile gave away her secret.
- antonyms:
- at ease, comfortable, proud
- similar words:
- ashamed, blushing, mortified, self-conscious
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| definition 2: |
financially constrained.
She found herself in embarrassed circumstances. |
| contrasting words: |
unself-conscious |
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