Embarrassed Definition
embarəst, imbarəst
adjective
Caused by or displaying an awkward or uneasy self-consciousness.
Her embarrassed silence.
Webster's New World
Having a feeling of shameful discomfort.
After returning from the pool, Aleshia felt significantly better, though she was still slightly embarrassed.
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Origin of Embarrassed
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From embarrass + -ed. The adjective is an extension of the past participle.
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