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abash |
to cause to feel embarrassed, uneasy, or ashamed. |
ashamed |
not wanting to do something because of a fear of feeling shame or being embarrassed. [1/3 definitions] |
awkward |
embarrassed or embarrassing. [1/3 definitions] |
cheap |
ashamed; embarrassed. [1/8 definitions] |
constraint |
embarrassed reserve. [1/4 definitions] |
dirty linen |
private matters that one would be embarrassed or ashamed to have made public. |
embarrassment |
the condition of being embarrassed. [1/3 definitions] |
foolish |
embarrassed. [1/3 definitions] |
for shame! |
you should feel embarrassed or guilty about your action. |
sore |
causing or likely to cause a person to be embarrassed or annoyed. [1/5 definitions] |
squirm |
to feel embarrassed or uncomfortable. [1/3 definitions] |
titter |
to laugh or giggle in a restrained, nervous, or embarrassed way. [1/2 definitions] |
unembarrassed |
combined form of embarrassed. |
wither |
to cause to feel embarrassed. [1/3 definitions] |
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