as in abashed
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as in confused
to throw into a state of self-conscious distress
the modest young soldiers were embarrassed by the public praise for their heroism
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as in hampered
to create difficulty for the work or activity of
a lot of this paperwork is unnecessary and just embarrasses the organization
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as in complicated
to make complex or difficult
claims that the new government regulations will needlessly embarrass the operations of small businesses in the state
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Recent Examples of embarrassed
Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 23 May 2025
The crowd, clearly moved, continued to clap, whoop and cheer even as the Trier and the cast, in a reserved Scandinavian manner, appeared embarrassed by the attention.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 21 May 2025
Possibly embarrassed or determined to piss Denzel off some more, the photog laughed in the moment.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 20 May 2025
Currently, some prescribing physicians are likely unaware if patients have disordered eating tendencies, either because the symptoms slip through the cracks, the patient actively conceals them, or the patient is too embarrassed to bring them up, Wassenaar explained.
—Elizabeth Yuko, Health, 20 May 2025
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Adjective
Carolina looks overmatched — embarrassed — in this series, outscored 10-2 in the two games, as Florida continues not just winning, but having fun on the way.
—Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 23 May 2025
The crowd, clearly moved, continued to clap, whoop and cheer even as the Trier and the cast, in a reserved Scandinavian manner, appeared embarrassed by the attention.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 21 May 2025
Possibly embarrassed or determined to piss Denzel off some more, the photog laughed in the moment.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 20 May 2025
Currently, some prescribing physicians are likely unaware if patients have disordered eating tendencies, either because the symptoms slip through the cracks, the patient actively conceals them, or the patient is too embarrassed to bring them up, Wassenaar explained.
—Elizabeth Yuko, Health, 20 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for embarrassed
Adjective
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But this year’s bash is looking a little more abashed.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
10 Nov. 2021
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Delphine Hicks—Caroline had waited for her beside the church steps one First Sunday (big meeting day) and had thrown her to the ground and robbed the abashed vampire of her underthings.—
Zora Neale Hurston,
Harper's magazine,
6 Jan. 2020
Verb
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Many people get confused by these forms which contain code and jargon that rarely offer a clear explanation of anything.—
Steve Weisman,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
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Not to be confused with DEI training, skill building is a way to help people improve their communication skills, negotiation style and overall understanding of relevant topics, all while leveling up professionally.—
Doug Melville,
Forbes,
21 Dec. 2024
Verb
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The provision was ratified in the late nineteen-eighties, but conservatives allied with the country’s agricultural lobby have long impeded its enforcement.—
Julian Lucas,
The New Yorker,
24 Feb. 2025
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Poor governance and economic stewardship have impeded the region’s development and generated the grievances behind the Arab Spring.—
Marwan Muasher,
Foreign Affairs,
21 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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If your son is self-conscious about public displays of affection, find a compromise.—
Ashleigh N. DeLuca,
Parents,
29 May 2025
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Stock image of a man sitting apart from others, looking self-conscious.—
Rachael O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 May 2025
Verb
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The status of the third remained unknown, but snow obstructed a full view of the nest.—
Amanda Kooser,
Forbes,
14 Mar. 2025
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Yoon apologized for his brief martial law decree, but later doubled down and defended the move, arguing the liberal party obstructed his political agenda.—
Sophia Vento,
The Hill,
8 Mar. 2025
Verb
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With the exception of the Russell 2000, which gained 1%, none of the major indices bothered to get out of bed the day after Christmas.—
JJ Kinahan,
Forbes,
27 Dec. 2024
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In fact, if you can’t be bothered even to reach for the remote to select this new button, the latest firmware update will also automatically start playing the next episode after a countdown.—
John Archer,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Emily Gilmore uptight is still funny, but Emily Gilmore letting loose is a real sight.—
Marianne Eloise,
Vulture,
10 May 2025
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The Oscars are your beloved but slightly uptight grandma; the Golden Globes are your fun cousin who sometimes gets a little too sloppy at parties, and the SAG Awards are your cool young aunt who knows how to have a good time but always keeps it classy.—
Kristen Baldwin,
EW.com,
24 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Cher was bashful to be busted but then couldn’t help laughing out loud at the audacity.—
Brie Stimson,
FOXNews.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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Or maybe the movie’s stars are just feeling a bit bashful!—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
11 Mar. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Embarrassed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/embarrassed. Accessed 7 Jun. 2025.
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