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Embarrassed

Definition:

adjective

Feeling or showing discomfort, self-consciousness, or awkwardness due to shame, shyness, or a past mistake.

Senses:

Sense 1:

Feeling unease or humiliation because of a situation or an action.

Example sentence: She felt embarrassed when her skirt got caught in the door.

Sense 2:

Showcasing an appearance that indicates awkwardness or discomfort.

Example sentence: He had an embarrassed smile on his face as he recounted the embarrassing incident.

Usages:

Usage 1:

Commonly experienced when making a social mistake.

Example sentence: Tom was embarrassed after accidentally spilling his drink on the table at the party.

Usage 2:

Often associated with blushing or avoiding eye contact.

Example sentence: Jane turned beet red from being embarrassed when her friends teased her about her crush.

Usage 3:

Can also describe a local circumstance or occurrence that brings discomfort or shame to a specific group of people within a community.

Example sentence: The mayor was embarrassed by the corruption scandal that affected the local government.

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