Embarrassed Definition & Meaning
embarrassed
- adjective
- 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"
- 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:
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"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)
Words that rhyme with embarrassed
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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Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does embarrassed mean?
- 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" 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"
- What part of speech is embarrassed?
- Embarrassed is an adjective.
- How many definitions does embarrassed have?
- Embarrassed has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (adjective).