embarrassed
Translation
embarrassed
Examples
I felt so embarrassed when I forgot his name.
I felt so embarrassed when I forgot his name.
She was too embarrassed to admit her mistake.
She was too embarrassed to admit her mistake.
Grammar Patterns
((about/by sth.)) feeling ashamed about sth. He was embarrassed about his old car.
((to do sth.)) feeling ashamed to do sth. I was too embarrassed to ask for help.
Similar Words
Synonyms: ashamed, self-conscious; Antonyms: proud, confident
Etymology
The past participle of the verb 'to embarrass'. It describes the state of being made to feel awkward.
Memory Tips
This describes a feeling. 'I am embarrassed' (the feeling) vs. 'The situation is embarrassing' (the cause of the feeling).