Dictionary Check: embarrassed

"embarrassed" is a valid word!

Scrabble 16 points
Words with Friends 18 points

Definition

adjective

feeling or caused to feel ill at ease or self-conscious or ashamed

Example: "felt abashed at the extravagant praise"
Synonyms:
adjective

made to feel uncomfortable because of shame or wounded pride

Example: "too embarrassed to say hello to his drunken father on the street"
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