embarrass
verb (used with object)
to cause confusion and shame to; make uncomfortably self-conscious; disconcert; abash.
will embarrass
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future tenseof embarrass.future tense
Used to express actions, events, or states that have not yet occurred but are expected to happen.
Example Sentences
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In any given election cycle, it's almost a given that someone will embarrass themselves somewhere on the campaign trail while eating or drinking.
From Salon ● May 12, 2022
The news will embarrass Apple which prides itself on being a secure and safe system.
From BBC ● Sep. 13, 2021
“My old friend Antonio will embarrass himself and forever poison his legacy if he runs,” tweeted Sean Clegg, who previously advised Villaraigosa.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 22, 2021
The suspense revolves around whether Bingley or Darcy will fall in love or be driven away by inferior social standing, or how badly the Bennet family will embarrass itself at the next ball.
From New York Times ● Dec. 23, 2016
On the loss of Charleston I would remark—the expectation of a foreign force arriving will embarrass them whether to go or to stay; and in either case, what will they do with their prisoners?
From The Life Of Thomas Paine, Vol. I. (of II) With A History of His Literary, Political and Religious Career in America France, and England; to which is added a Sketch of Paine by William Cobbett by Moncure Daniel Conway
