embarrassed

adjective

em·​bar·​rassed im-ˈber-əst 

-ˈba-rəst

: feeling or showing a state of self-conscious confusion and distress

I've never been so embarrassed in my life.

was too embarrassed to ask for help

an embarrassed smile

embarrassedly

im-ˈber-əst-lē 

-ə-səd-lē;

-ˈba-rəst-lē

-rə-səd-

adverb

smiling embarrassedly

Examples of embarrassed in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Don’t be embarrassed to get outside help or an agency to do the initial content work for you. —Martin Zwilling, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024

Games where there needs to be a legitimate response and pushback. After being embarrassed 5-1 by the Boston Bruins on Saturday night — one of several lacklustre showings at Rogers Arena this season — the Vancouver Canucks had to show up with a strong effort against the Colorado Avalanche. —Harman Dayal, The Athletic, 17 Dec. 2024

Their emotional vocabulary will expand over time to incorporate more complex feelings such as frustrated, confused, embarrassed, and disappointed. —Kelsey Mora, Contributor, CNBC, 17 Dec. 2024

The musician stated that he was embarrassed by his actions and connected his response to his history with addiction and depression. —Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 9 Dec. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1756, in the meaning defined above