embarrass
verb (used with object)
to cause confusion and shame to; make uncomfortably self-conscious; disconcert; abash.
embarrassed
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past participleof embarrass.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
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past tense formof embarrass.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
embarrassverb (used with object)to cause confusion and shame to; make uncomfortably self-conscious; disconcert; abash. -
a word derived from
embarrass.
embarrassverb (used with object)to cause confusion and shame to; make uncomfortably self-conscious; disconcert; abash.
Example Sentences
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“As a Mexican, I’m offended and embarrassed that he is returning as governor,” he said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 21, 2026
“They will be sickened and embarrassed to have a parent be so callous and vindictive.”
From Slate ● Aug. 18, 2026
“I’m usually not embarrassed doing comedy,” she says.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 10, 2026
"I have felt very self-conscious. There are certain social events I haven't gone to, as I was so embarrassed at the way my arms were looking and the way my face looked."
From BBC ● Aug. 8, 2026
Natalie pulled Javari’s hoodie over her head and drew her knees up to her chin, embarrassed to be crying in front of a stranger.
From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz
