Embarrassed Definition

embarrassed
adjective
  1. feeling or caused to feel uneasy and self-conscious; "felt abashed at the extravagant praise"; "chagrined at the poor sales of his book"; "was embarrassed by her child's tantrums"
  2. made to feel uncomfortable because of shame or wounded pride; "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"

"Embarrassed" in song lyrics

See how embarrassed is used in real songs:

  • "Show me a shot, baby, don't be embarrassed"
    2 Live Crew — Be My Private Dancer
  • "You ain't no where near my level son, don't get embarrassed"
    504 Boyz f/ Slay Sean, Young Blaze — Yeah Yeah
  • "Broke down in front of you, embarrassed"
    Aesop Rock — 1 of 4 (Thank You)

Usage tips for "embarrassed"

Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "embarrassed" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for embarrassed to find words that pair well.

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