embarrassed
adjective
em·bar·rassed
im-ˈber-əst 
-ˈba-rəst
: feeling or showing a state of self-conscious confusion and distress
I've never been so embarrassed in my life.
was too embarrassed to ask for help
an embarrassed smile
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In an initial statement Wednesday, Blalock said the video is disturbing and the parents and families of these students should be embarrassed.
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Allie Hennard, Cincinnati Enquirer, 20 Feb. 2026
During the interview, Garner revealed that her kids get easily embarrassed by her.
—Elle Meier, InStyle, 19 Feb. 2026
Some guests get embarrassed about trying out seats in front of others.
—Eve Chen, USA Today, 18 Feb. 2026
Another coworker said Dorgan appeared to be split on the issue of transgender acceptance, one second being proud of transitioning and the next, embarrassed.
—Kimberlee Kruesi, Chicago Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026
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Allie Hennard, Cincinnati Enquirer, 20 Feb. 2026
During the interview, Garner revealed that her kids get easily embarrassed by her.
—Elle Meier, InStyle, 19 Feb. 2026
Some guests get embarrassed about trying out seats in front of others.
—Eve Chen, USA Today, 18 Feb. 2026
Another coworker said Dorgan appeared to be split on the issue of transgender acceptance, one second being proud of transitioning and the next, embarrassed.
—Kimberlee Kruesi, Chicago Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026
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“Embarrassed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/embarrassed. Accessed 26 Feb. 2026.
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