Synonyms for Embarrassed
Definition of 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"
7 synonyms found
Writing tips for "embarrassed"
Choosing the right synonym depends on context, tone, and audience. Words like abashed, chagrined, discomfited can replace "embarrassed" depending on the shade of meaning you need. In poetry and songwriting, swapping synonyms lets you match a rhyme scheme or meter without changing your meaning. In prose, varying your word choice avoids repetition and keeps readers engaged.
With 7 alternatives available, "embarrassed" gives you flexibility across registers — from formal to casual, from literary to conversational. Try pairing these synonyms with our rhyme finder to discover words that both mean and sound like what you need.
"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)