embarrassed
Pronunciation:
/ɪmˈbæɹ.əst/verb
Definitions
To humiliate; to disrupt somebody's composure or comfort with acting publicly or freely; to disconcert; to abash
Example: The crowd's laughter and jeers embarrassed him.
To hinder from liberty of movement; to impede; to obstruct.
Example: The motion was advanced in order to embarrass the progress of the bill.
To involve in difficulties concerning money matters; to encumber with debt; to beset with urgent claims or demands.
Example: A man or his business is embarrassed when he cannot meet his pecuniary engagements.
adjective
Definitions
Having a feeling of shameful discomfort.
Example: After returning from the pool, Aleshia felt significantly better, though she was still slightly embarrassed.
Impeded; obstructed.