Example Sentences
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Feeling embarrassed is a natural human response, but social media has altered how big the audience watching the moment is, said Burnett.
From BBC ● Jul. 18, 2026
An embarrassed Wegner said he had played tennis to "clear my head" but this cut little ice with furious voters.
From Barron's ● Jul. 10, 2026
She must also have been embarrassed and possibly humiliated by her employer behaving like this behind her back.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 2, 2026
Tourists and expats from even the hottest U.S. states are embarrassed to say they can’t handle the record-breaking temperatures.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 26, 2026
Leaving the children to soothe the embarrassed kitty, Penelope went to work.
From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood
