Embarrassed

Pronunciation

• US IPA: /ɪmˈbær.É™st/

Origin

From embarrass + -ed. The adjective is an extension of the past participle.

Full definition of embarrassed

Adjective

1. Having a feeling of shameful discomfort.After returning from the pool, Aleshia felt significantly better, though she was still slightly embarrassed.

Derived terms

• embarrassedly

Verb

1. embarrassed

   (past of embarrass)