Word of the Day:
embarrassed
What It Means
Having a feeling of shameful discomfort.
Impeded; obstructed; in an awkward situation.
After returning from the pool, Aleshia felt significantly better, though she was still slightly embarrassed.
Embarrassed in Context
“SIMONE: And I said, "Well, Michaela is here at the guest house and she doesn't have her things and she had to run home from West Tisbury and someone thought she was homeless and she's hurt and embarrassed and I think it would be very gentlemanly of one of you to come over here and talk to her," and...”
Did You Know?
Past participle of embarrass.
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