embarrass
verb (used with object)
to cause confusion and shame to; make uncomfortably self-conscious; disconcert; abash.
was embarrassing
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past progressiveof embarrass.past progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that was happening at a specific time in the past.
Example Sentences
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Although they admit the fall itself was embarrassing, D’Arcy says going through recovery on set “was kind of a beautiful timeline” because people would notice their progress.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 17, 2026
The Ashley Madison scandal was embarrassing but not illegal.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 1, 2026
It was embarrassing, and had the look of someone under a lot of pressure getting ahead of himself during a very fluid situation.
From Slate ● Sep. 13, 2025
"I take full responsibility. I built the group," Waltz told Fox News on Tuesday, adding it was "embarrassing".
From BBC ● Mar. 26, 2025
The both of them kept thanking me so much it was embarrassing.
From "The Catcher in the Rye" by J. D. Salinger
