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EMBARRASSED

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Definitions

There are 7 meanings of the word Embarrassed.

Embarrassed - as an adjective satellite

Feeling or caused to feel ill at ease or self-conscious or ashamed

Example: "Felt abashed at the extravagant praise"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
abashedchagrined

Made to feel uncomfortable because of shame or wounded pride

Example: "Too embarrassed to say hello to his drunken father on the street"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
humiliatedmortified

Embarrassed - as a verb

To humiliate; to disrupt somebody's composure or comfort with acting publicly or freely; to disconcert; to abash

Example: "The crowd's laughter and jeers embarrassed him."

To hinder from liberty of movement; to impede; to obstruct.

Example: "The motion was advanced in order to embarrass the progress of the bill."

To involve in difficulties concerning money matters; to encumber with debt; to beset with urgent claims or demands.

Example: "A man or his business is embarrassed when he cannot meet his pecuniary engagements."

Embarrassed - as an adjective

Having a feeling of shameful discomfort.

Example: "After returning from the pool, aleshia felt significantly better, though she was still slightly embarrassed."

Impeded; obstructed.

Example Sentences

"She felt embarrassed when she tripped and fell in front of everyone."
"He was so embarrassed by his mistake that he couldn't even look at his colleagues."
"I was embarrassed by my terrible performance in the play."
"The little boy was embarrassed to be seen crying in public."
"She blushed and looked embarrassed when her secret was revealed."
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Word Game Points

Is EMBARRASSED a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, embarrassed is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

EMBARRASSED has a SCRABBLE points total of 16.

Is EMBARRASSED a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, embarrassed is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
EMBARRASSED has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 18.

Is EMBARRASSED a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, embarrassed is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
EMBARRASSED has a WORDFEUD points total of 17.

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