embarrassed
/ɪmˈbærəst/
adjective
Feeling awkward or ashamed in front of others
“He was embarrassed when he tripped.”
נבוך
Embarrassed is a adjective in the feelings & emotions category. It is a advanced (ages 11-12) word, meaning "Feeling awkward or ashamed in front of others" In Hebrew, embarrassed translates to נבוך.
Example Sentences
- She turned red and felt embarrassed after tripping in front of everyone.
- He was embarrassed when he accidentally called his teacher "Mum."
- Everyone feels embarrassed sometimes — it happens to all of us!
Did You Know? Blushing — turning red when embarrassed — is unique to humans. No other animal blushes. Charles Darwin, the famous scientist, called blushing "the most peculiar and most human of all expressions." Interestingly, people who blush are often seen as more trustworthy and likeable by others.
Common Word Combinations
feel embarrassedlook embarrassedtruly embarrassedembarrassed smile
Related Words
ashamedshyuncomfortableself-conscious
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