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embarrassed.

Having a feeling of shameful discomfort.

11 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

adj/ɪmˈbæɹ.əst/UK, US/ɪmˈbɛɹ.əst/
  1. Having a feeling of shameful discomfort.

    After returning from the pool, Aleshia felt significantly better, though she was still slightly embarrassed.
  2. Impeded; obstructed; in an awkward situation.

    archaic
Where this word comes from

Past participle of embarrass.

verb/ɪmˈbæɹ.əst/UK, US/ɪmˈbɛɹ.əst/
  1. simple past and past participle of embarrass

    form-of · participle · past
Where this word comes from

Past participle of embarrass.

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