Embarrassed

verb

/ɪmˈbæɹ.əst/

Word Frequency: 6.1

Definitions

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

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

2.verbTo hinder from liberty of movement; to impede; to obstruct.

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

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

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

4.adjectiveHaving a feeling of shameful discomfort.

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

5.adjectiveImpeded; obstructed.